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OO12 SCW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO12 SCW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 75,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 9 Sep 2026 75,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 53,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 44,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,395 miles

engine covers and under tray cover fitted obscurring testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,537 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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OO12 SCW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OO12 SCW, 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 OO12 SCW registered?

OO12 SCW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is OO12 SCW safe to buy?

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