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SM02 OOM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 97,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 83,251 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 71,785 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 65,001 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 65,001 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 17,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM02 OOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 SM02 OOM, 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 SM02 OOM registered?

SM02 OOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SM02 OOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 OOM 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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