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N99 FOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,753 mi
Last recorded170,753 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 FOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 170,753 miles

Front shock absorber protection boots split nearside and offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 158,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock boot split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock boot split

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 158,095 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front head lamp lever has been cable tied up

Nearside Front shock boot split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock boot split

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,404 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexible join feels broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Height level sensor secured with a cable tie.

Nearside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split

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

Offside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Onto/above DPF area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 149,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexible join feels broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Height level sensor secured with a cable tie.

Nearside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Onto/above DPF area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All other brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,245 miles

Nearside Front Height sensor operating arm secured with cable tie.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearing warning indicator wire. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,426 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock protector sleeve adrift both side.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorbers protector sleeve adrift

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorbers protector sleeve adrift

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N99 FOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N99 FOY, 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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N99 FOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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