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N55 RBR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 RBR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,016 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,553 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking on test.

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 58,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking on test.

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 49,693 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,413 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,531 miles

Front tyres outer edges worn

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 RBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 RBR, 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 N55 RBR registered?

N55 RBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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