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PN12 XTG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 XTG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,517 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,160 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,031 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,463 miles

Items removed from view prior to test. Air freshener, monkey. NHS window sticker relocated.

Most of underside of vehicle is covered in trays obscuring/ hiding certain testable items.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wiper blade bounces on lower screen and smears slightly.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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PN12 XTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 PN12 XTG, 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 PN12 XTG registered?

PN12 XTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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