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N12 SBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 SBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated could also be pad light fault (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 103,093 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. been removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated could also be pad light fault (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,205 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly cracked near bracket support. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked near rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 60,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked near rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,147 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,243 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,243 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative inflated tyre and reset lamp (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 40,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative replaced bulb (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 28,291 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,813 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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N12 SBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 SBY, 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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N12 SBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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