MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover & undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treadded area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover & undertrays fitted
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU02 DRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OU02 DRU, 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
How do I check the history of OU02 DRU?
You can check the full history of OU02 DRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OU02 DRU registered?
OU02 DRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.
Is OU02 DRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU02 DRU shows 9 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.
Does OU02 DRU have outstanding finance?
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