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NY12 REE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,035 mi
Last recorded156,035 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY12 REE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 156,035 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,208 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,689 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 143,668 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,022 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 133,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,583 miles

Both rear tyre treads low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,568 miles

Front wipers starting too smear

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s front tyre wearing outside edge

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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NY12 REE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NY12 REE, 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 NY12 REE registered?

NY12 REE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is NY12 REE safe to buy?

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