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L70 NVT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,122 mi
Last recorded107,122 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 NVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,032 miles

Offside Front drl

Fail 15 Jan 2024 89,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 r/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drl

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 72,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,338 miles

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,033 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,224 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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L70 NVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L70 NVT, 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 L70 NVT registered?

L70 NVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is L70 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 NVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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