MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp loose
Offside Rear tyre almost on wear indicators
emissions too clean to register
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp loose
Offside Rear tyre almost on wear indicators
emissions too clean to register
tpms lamp on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
emissions too clean to register
handbrake long,has sufficient reserve travel
tpms lamp on
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover perished
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover perished
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All tyres perished on outer tyre walls
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F and both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm
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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OV12 OTD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OTD, 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 OV12 OTD registered?
OV12 OTD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.
Is OV12 OTD safe to buy?
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