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N55 JOM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,606 mi
Last recorded92,606 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 JOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 90,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 88,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,280 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 57,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,439 miles

brake pad warning wire detached and hanging loose at n/s front hub.

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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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N55 JOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N55 JOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N55 JOM registered?

N55 JOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is N55 JOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 JOM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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