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ND10 NNN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,490 mi
Last recorded99,490 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND10 NNN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Also split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 96,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 91,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,016 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,900 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and worn low

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Nov 2019 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and worn low

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,148 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm has play

slight rattle on exhaust

stepping and wear to tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,683 miles

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

front brake pads worn

front discs lipped

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,886 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges and are wearing close to the legal limit

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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ND10 NNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ND10 NNN, 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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ND10 NNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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