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N30 KSW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,416 mi
Last recorded108,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 KSW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,416 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 81,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,286 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,366 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 9,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 8,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 7,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,161 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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N30 KSW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N30 KSW, 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 N30 KSW registered?

N30 KSW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is N30 KSW safe to buy?

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