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SE12 NZD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,917 mi
Last recorded69,917 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 NZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 69,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 68,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,747 miles

Exhaust flexi section worn

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface(s)

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking but not excessively

Rear direction indicators discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,532 miles

Exhaust flexi section worn

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface(s)

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking but not excessively

Rear direction indicators discoloured

Fail 7 Dec 2022 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi section worn

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface(s)

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking but not excessively

Rear direction indicators discoloured

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,158 miles

Exhaust flexi section worn

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface(s)

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 50,669 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 27 Nov 2018 46,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,368 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 25,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SE12 NZD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SE12 NZD, 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 SE12 NZD registered?

SE12 NZD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SE12 NZD safe to buy?

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