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P6 OLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,400 mi
Last recorded73,400 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 OLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 52,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (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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P6 OLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P6 OLX registered?

P6 OLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is P6 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 OLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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