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N16 RCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,087 mi
Last recorded107,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 107,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,447 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,214 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2022 80,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2020 68,923 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,264 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,137 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres low centre tread

Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,320 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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N16 RCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N16 RCE, 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 N16 RCE registered?

N16 RCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is N16 RCE safe to buy?

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