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N9 SKS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 SKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,443 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 112,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,070 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 60,722 miles

Offside Front light cracking started on inner tread

Offside Rear light cracking started on inner tyre tread

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 N9 SKS, 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 SKS registered?

N9 SKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is N9 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 SKS 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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