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287 NMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration287 NMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 95,642 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,652 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 22,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,034 miles

Nearside Front worn on outter edge

Fail 16 Oct 2015 15,034 miles

Nearside Front worn on outter edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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287 NMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 287 NMK, 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 287 NMK registered?

287 NMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is 287 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 287 NMK 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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