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BR02 NDR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,527 mi
Last recorded98,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 NDR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,527 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 98,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,372 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,397 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,885 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 52,751 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 52,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,422 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 41,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,697 miles

osf tyre feathering on very outer edge

rear pads wearing thin approx. 4mm

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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BR02 NDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BR02 NDR, 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 BR02 NDR registered?

BR02 NDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BR02 NDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR02 NDR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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