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N121 AAD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 AAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 100,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,266 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 38,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm land worn low on edges legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn low on edges legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,652 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,499 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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N121 AAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N121 AAD, 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 N121 AAD registered?

N121 AAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is N121 AAD safe to buy?

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