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FG12 NKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,573 miles

vibration from car (suspect duel mass)

Pass 30 Oct 2021 63,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,364 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,638 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

rear wiper blade split

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm 225/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,120 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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FG12 NKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG12 NKN, 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 FG12 NKN registered?

FG12 NKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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