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S2 OYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,981 mi
Last recorded118,981 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 OYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 118,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,798 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,594 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 78,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,427 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,427 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,776 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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S2 OYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S2 OYF, 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 S2 OYF registered?

S2 OYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is S2 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 OYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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