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OW12 ONK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,796 mi
Last recorded88,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 ONK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,131 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Condensation in N/S headlight

Pass 29 Jan 2022 70,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 62,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 54,453 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 54,453 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,996 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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OW12 ONK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 OW12 ONK, 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

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What year was OW12 ONK registered?

OW12 ONK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is OW12 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 ONK 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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