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BT12 NRY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 NRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,432 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 131,427 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view haze to rear not clear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 112,682 miles

Rear light lenses tinted affecting light output and reflectors effectiveness

Fail 1 Feb 2025 112,635 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Neither headlights respond when internal adjuster is operated (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has two separate tracks of cords exposed making tyre failure extremely likely!! it is with strongest recommendation that this vehicle is not driven in this state (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight light output appears reduced

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear light lenses tinted affecting light output and reflectors effectiveness

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,561 miles

Covers & shields fitted

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 90,197 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 90,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm reading of 1.3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,023 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,841 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 31,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,501 miles

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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BT12 NRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT12 NRY, 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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BT12 NRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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