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N10 BYD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,447 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,086 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 95,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,164 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 77,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,731 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack O/S ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,377 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,835 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,600 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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N10 BYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N10 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

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

Is N10 BYD safe to buy?

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