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N20 GCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 GCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 105,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 87,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steamed up (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steamed up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,531 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 60,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 52,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,561 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split and smears

Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split and smears

Pass 10 Dec 2016 39,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,056 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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N20 GCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 N20 GCE, 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 N20 GCE registered?

N20 GCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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