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OC06 LEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,976 mi
Last recorded143,976 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC06 LEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 143,976 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake has low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 May 2026 143,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat base insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake has low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2025 129,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 121,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 17,950 miles

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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OC06 LEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OC06 LEC, 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.

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What year was OC06 LEC registered?

OC06 LEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is OC06 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OC06 LEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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