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OY12 OLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,866 mi
Last recorded102,866 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 102,866 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,619 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 94,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,401 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,433 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,896 miles

Engine over and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,389 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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OY12 OLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY12 OLX, 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 OY12 OLX registered?

OY12 OLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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