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P4 ORE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,865 mi
Last recorded73,865 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 ORE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 73,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,037 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than offside, 100 - 200

Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than offside, 100 - 200

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,074 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,480 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,408 miles

n/s front tyre wearing very low on edges

o/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 20,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing very low on edges

o/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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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P4 ORE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P4 ORE, 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 P4 ORE registered?

P4 ORE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is P4 ORE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 ORE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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