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L44 NKB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,001 mi
Last recorded117,001 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 NKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,252 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2025 111,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 111,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,594 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 93,593 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 107,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view only just out of zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,020 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

registration lights dim

Pass 25 May 2023 101,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges and heavily scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 May 2023 101,834 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges and heavily scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,018 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 96,475 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,016 miles

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

PLASTICE X 3 etc, 245/35/18 X 2 REARS & 225/40/18 X 2 REARS,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,865 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 79,860 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,689 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,003 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,716 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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L44 NKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 L44 NKB, 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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L44 NKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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