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N80 SJW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 SJW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,879 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,192 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 58,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,456 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,488 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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N80 SJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N80 SJW, 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

How do I check the history of N80 SJW?

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What year was N80 SJW registered?

N80 SJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is N80 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 SJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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