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A21 NLY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 65,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,544 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 26,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,741 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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A21 NLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A21 NLY, 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 A21 NLY?

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What year was A21 NLY registered?

A21 NLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is A21 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 NLY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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