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GU12 NCD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Stonechip in windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Wear on o/s/f tyre edge

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,482 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge shoulderd.

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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GU12 NCD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GU12 NCD, 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 GU12 NCD registered?

GU12 NCD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is GU12 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 NCD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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