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SD12 NBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,267 mi
Last recorded96,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 NBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,267 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,573 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 89,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,727 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,324 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,734 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Number plates front and rear loose

Fail 8 Oct 2016 37,729 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsf tyre has damage on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Number plates front and rear loose

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,892 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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SD12 NBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SD12 NBF, 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 SD12 NBF registered?

SD12 NBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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