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V2 OSR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 OSR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,472 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,974 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,974 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,973 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,955 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 28,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted, unable to see fuel and brake lines.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 28,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted, unable to see fuel and brake lines.

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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V2 OSR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V2 OSR, 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 V2 OSR registered?

V2 OSR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is V2 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 OSR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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