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OV12 VFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers obscuring view of sills

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Fail 21 Feb 2025 88,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers obscuring view of sills

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective holed, not affecting beam image or sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 75,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective holed, not affecting beam image or sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,602 miles

Offside Chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 63,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,368 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Engine and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,684 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 21,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

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 VFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

OV12 VFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is OV12 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 VFU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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