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M12 NGP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 NGP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 47,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 47,112 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 45,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 44,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,443 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 41,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,955 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,322 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 30 Dec 2015 27,742 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 27 Dec 2014 21,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 21,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M12 NGP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 M12 NGP, 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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M12 NGP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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