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NC12 XKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,668 mi
Last recorded35,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 35,668 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 35,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damage side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 33,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 23,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 23,906 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 23,906 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 23,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear light cluster damaged at base

Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,732 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,583 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre splitting between tread

Offside Front Tyre splitting between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,078 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated/splitting but no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre tread deteriorated/splitting but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,138 miles

cracking in tread of both front tyres

front screen washers weak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,600 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 XKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XKO, 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 NC12 XKO registered?

NC12 XKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is NC12 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 XKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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