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PM12 OTM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM12 OTM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,004 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,831 miles

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,654 miles

30% rear brake imbalance

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,393 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,279 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 25,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,987 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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PM12 OTM 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 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 PM12 OTM, 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 PM12 OTM registered?

PM12 OTM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is PM12 OTM safe to buy?

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