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NK11 TAZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK11 TAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 72,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Both On Inner And Outer, Plus Cracking, Plus Damage To Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Both On Inner And Outer, Plus Cracking, Plus Damage To Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,654 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,351 miles

front and rear brake disc's worn

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,027 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 33,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NK11 TAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NK11 TAZ, 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 NK11 TAZ registered?

NK11 TAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is NK11 TAZ safe to buy?

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