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OIG 6041

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,319 mi
Last recorded123,319 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 6041
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 123,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 123,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake below standard

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,638 miles

NSF Wing & door damaged but door still opens

Fail 30 Sep 2025 117,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF Wing & door damaged but door still opens

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 93,542 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very low inner tread and splitting on shoulder. Adv ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 87,535 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,796 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,790 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering 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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OIG 6041 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OIG 6041, 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 OIG 6041 registered?

OIG 6041 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is OIG 6041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 6041 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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