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OV61 FHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,860 mi
Last recorded127,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 FHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,860 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,860 miles

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

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,770 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 119,770 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 110,877 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,839 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Fail 24 Jan 2022 91,839 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,490 miles

Nearside Head lamp has condensation on inside of lens

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,847 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2018 72,401 miles

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

engine & under body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,590 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,982 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,938 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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OV61 FHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OV61 FHD, 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 OV61 FHD registered?

OV61 FHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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The MOT history for OV61 FHD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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