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OV12 VGD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,035 mi
Last recorded156,035 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 156,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 156,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 149,972 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 140,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre splinter in outer sidewall of tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,185 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 125,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,680 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 119,680 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering tie rod arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,379 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Daytime running light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering tie rod arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,294 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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OV12 VGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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