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N33 VEO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,624 mi
Last recorded160,624 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 VEO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,624 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 160,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low may have incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,735 miles

edge of both front tyres worn

Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,427 miles

both front and n/s rear dust covers torn

tyre light on

Fail 29 Nov 2022 132,427 miles

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

both front and n/s rear dust covers torn

tyre light on

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,543 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,471 miles

Front dust covers are torn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s disc excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

cap missing from o/s headlamp

Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,471 miles

Front dust covers are torn

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s disc excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

cap missing from o/s headlamp

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF Rear suspension arm outer ball joint worn and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,625 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF inner track rod joint has slight play ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,911 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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N33 VEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 N33 VEO, 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 N33 VEO registered?

N33 VEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is N33 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 VEO 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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