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R25 NTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 NTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,616 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,851 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 63,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,070 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 35,044 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 35,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 25,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 20,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,234 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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R25 NTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R25 NTO, 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

How do I check the history of R25 NTO?

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What year was R25 NTO registered?

R25 NTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is R25 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 NTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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