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MW12 OVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,580 mi
Last recorded71,580 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 OVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Dec 2024 71,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 68,016 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 65,041 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,249 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,512 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,781 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,377 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,688 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,943 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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MW12 OVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW12 OVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 OVE registered?

MW12 OVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is MW12 OVE safe to buy?

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