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S29 NXH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,027 mi
Last recorded158,027 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 NXH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 158,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 150,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 138,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 138,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,201 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing one on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,732 miles

both rear tyre treads just legal depth

Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,321 miles

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,977 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner/outer tread

under tray/engine cover fitted

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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S29 NXH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S29 NXH, 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 S29 NXH registered?

S29 NXH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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