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OV12 YXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 88,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 85,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 63,414 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,651 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,930 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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 YXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXZ, 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 OV12 YXZ?

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What year was OV12 YXZ registered?

OV12 YXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is OV12 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 YXZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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