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R666 OSB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,501 mi
Last recorded60,501 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 OSB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 60,501 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,980 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 52,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nsf, osf. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,888 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf, nsf. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,234 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,300 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 33,391 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2019 33,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bar bush has excessive side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 28,848 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,985 miles

rear brake pads won

Fail 20 Dec 2017 24,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads won

Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,658 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 20,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 14,881 miles

all four tyres tread starting to crack

front tyres tread on outer edge

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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R666 OSB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R666 OSB, 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 R666 OSB registered?

R666 OSB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is R666 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R666 OSB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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