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111 NCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,264 mi
Last recorded28,264 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 NCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 28,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 28,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 27,436 miles

Subframes corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 26,542 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 25,824 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 22,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 21,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 20,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 18,542 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 18,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 16,241 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 16,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 13,862 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 13,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 11,373 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 11,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing 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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111 NCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 111 NCV, 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 111 NCV registered?

111 NCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is 111 NCV safe to buy?

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