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N55 MTP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 MTP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 119,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 119,198 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,824 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 113,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,261 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 106,109 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,351 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear worn inner edge and in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,553 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,044 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

head lamp vertical lift in-op but head lamps on limits

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,753 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 50,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,148 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 44,148 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 37,293 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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N55 MTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N55 MTP, 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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N55 MTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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