CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM12 BNZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 BNZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,362 miles

No warning lights on at time of test.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack starting around pipe going to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,987 miles

No warning lights on at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,546 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,739 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,715 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wiring needs attention

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 68,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wiring needs attention

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity bulb not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,240 miles

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,998 miles

airbag light not visable

no emission readings

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,890 miles

no emission readings

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

air bag light not visable

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MM12 BNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MM12 BNZ, 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

How do I check the history of MM12 BNZ?

You can check the full history of MM12 BNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM12 BNZ registered?

MM12 BNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is MM12 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 BNZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM12 BNZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM12 BNZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.