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SO12 NMX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 NMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 70,378 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords full inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 63,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords full inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate screws hindering letters but plate still visible.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,368 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 49,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres starting to wear on the outside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,314 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO12 NMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO12 NMX, 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 SO12 NMX registered?

SO12 NMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is SO12 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 NMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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