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N25 KRW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,727 mi
Last recorded55,727 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 KRW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 55,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 55,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to 1.5 mm, center tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 31,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,423 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

Slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,497 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 25,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,953 miles

off side front brake holds on

Pass 1 Oct 2018 19,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 143,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,996 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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N25 KRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N25 KRW, 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 N25 KRW registered?

N25 KRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is N25 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 KRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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