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EF12 XNP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,305 mi
Last recorded75,305 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XNP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,305 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red warning staying on indicating possible fault (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,859 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 70,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

park brake application uneven

Pass 28 Dec 2022 69,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2-3 mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2-3 mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,017 miles

park brake application uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 60,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,807 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,090 miles

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but headlight still secure

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,287 miles

nsr tyre worn on extreme inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 38,281 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre worn on extreme inner 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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EF12 XNP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 XNP, 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 EF12 XNP registered?

EF12 XNP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EF12 XNP safe to buy?

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