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DL12 NYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 NYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 132,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 125,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 114,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 104,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,288 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,199 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,925 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 69,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 65,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,786 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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DL12 NYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL12 NYZ, 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

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What year was DL12 NYZ registered?

DL12 NYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is DL12 NYZ safe to buy?

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