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NC12 XDW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,559 mi
Last recorded167,559 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XDW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 167,559 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 154,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 150,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Apr 2021 143,307 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2021 143,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2020 128,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,183 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,914 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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NC12 XDW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NC12 XDW, 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 NC12 XDW registered?

NC12 XDW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is NC12 XDW safe to buy?

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