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SL12 OHF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 OHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,243 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 93,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 85,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 79,527 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,552 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 63,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 55,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 42,717 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,748 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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SL12 OHF 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 SL12 OHF, 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 SL12 OHF registered?

SL12 OHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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