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N10 BKK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 BKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 58,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,517 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,404 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,405 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 24,405 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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N10 BKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 N10 BKK, 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 N10 BKK registered?

N10 BKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is N10 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 BKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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