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OV12 ECF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 ECF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,543 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 38,773 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 35,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 32,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread and perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2021 30,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with moderate wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin moderate wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin moderate wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 29,448 miles

Front Both tyres starting to perish between treads

Pass 17 May 2019 27,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 27,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 24,352 miles

Front Brake discs moderately worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 21,735 miles

offside front tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,196 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2015 16,901 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 16,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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OV12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV12 ECF, 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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OV12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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