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HG12 NXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,291 mi
Last recorded60,291 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 NXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 60,291 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 57,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,723 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,034 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,846 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,633 miles

all four tyres heavily perished

Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres heavily perished

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,159 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,324 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 39,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,807 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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HG12 NXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 HG12 NXR, 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 HG12 NXR registered?

HG12 NXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is HG12 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 NXR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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