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N9 PAW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,719 mi
Last recorded114,719 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 PAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,719 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 114,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 110,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 104,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,871 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 96,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 90,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Pass 18 May 2021 80,566 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 54,626 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 54,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 40,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 40,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 26,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 11,547 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 11,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N9 PAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N9 PAW, 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

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What year was N9 PAW registered?

N9 PAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is N9 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 PAW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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