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Y12 NSW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 NSW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 121,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in tread, Should be repairable. ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective Tyre foam date expired 2016 ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,972 miles

Nearside Front DRL inoperative, Fitted new bulb.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure was low, Inflated to correct pressure to carry out MOT. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Tyre foam date expired 9/2016 ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm large bush badly worn/torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm large bush worn/torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil and coolant levels low.

Spare tyre defective Tyre foam date expired 2016 ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking Brake as low efficiency, but overall above requirements

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,172 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/engine covered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,871 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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Y12 NSW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 Y12 NSW, 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 Y12 NSW?

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What year was Y12 NSW registered?

Y12 NSW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is Y12 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 NSW 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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