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N30 MPJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 MPJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 99,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 87,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 80,309 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf inner pad wear sensor is touching the disk surface as yet the warning light is not displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer side wall is damaged and the tread is starting to lift in places but not exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

225 40 zr 18 92 y front

245 35 zr 18 92 y rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf inner pad wear sensor is touching the disk surface as yet the warning light is not displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer side wall is damaged and the tread is starting to lift in places but not exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,617 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 92Y Michelin PS4. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,966 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 24,966 miles

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

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 MPJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N30 MPJ, 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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N30 MPJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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