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OD02 LYD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,305 mi
Last recorded57,305 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD02 LYD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 57,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 51,199 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 51,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,593 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 46,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,968 miles

both rear tyres worn down to approximately 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,337 miles

damage to rear bumper

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,991 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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OD02 LYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OD02 LYD, 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 OD02 LYD registered?

OD02 LYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is OD02 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OD02 LYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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