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M55 GNX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,260 mi
Last recorded111,260 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 111,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, reasonable but within requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips x2 Zone B within requirements (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush perishing and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play detected within rack gaitor component area ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Guibo splitting and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 111,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, reasonable but within requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips x2 Zone B within requirements (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush perishing and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play detected within rack gaitor component area ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Guibo splitting and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring in wheel area unclipped from shock absorber clamp (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,137 miles

Both front lower front arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm around centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 21 Sep 2019 36,737 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 25,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,327 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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M55 GNX 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 M55 GNX, 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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M55 GNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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