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N222 UNA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,764 mi
Last recorded67,764 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 UNA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,764 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,245 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 65,245 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,332 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,152 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,144 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,672 miles

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Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended torsion arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended torsion arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,734 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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N222 UNA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N222 UNA, 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 N222 UNA registered?

N222 UNA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is N222 UNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 UNA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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