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N12 EEL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,976 mi
Last recorded126,976 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 EEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 126,976 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 126,976 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 114,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 90,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 90,022 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,596 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,178 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,917 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 51,917 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 40,632 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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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N12 EEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N12 EEL, 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 N12 EEL registered?

N12 EEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is N12 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 EEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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