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N7 KNF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 KNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 136,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 136,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear disc pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 129,017 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2024 124,013 miles

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 115,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 97,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,412 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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,243 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low and tack in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,635 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 225/45/17 rf (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low and tack in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,156 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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N7 KNF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N7 KNF, 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 N7 KNF registered?

N7 KNF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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