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M22 NMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,966 mi
Last recorded76,966 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 NMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,966 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,812 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,005 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 56,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,991 miles

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,436 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,213 miles

Offside Front inner track rod movement

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 27,222 miles

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

handbrake reqs adjusting

Fail 25 Jan 2018 27,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake reqs adjusting

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,001 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,934 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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M22 NMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M22 NMO, 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 M22 NMO registered?

M22 NMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is M22 NMO safe to buy?

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