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LE04 NSE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,477 mi
Last recorded60,477 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 NSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlights got water inside

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,886 miles

Offside drl not working

Pass 3 Nov 2023 47,195 miles

both front shock absorbers dust covers split and perished

coolant leak - bottle empty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorber dust covers split and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 40,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,812 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers perished and holed

Pass 29 Oct 2019 35,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nsr corner of subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 27,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

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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LE04 NSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LE04 NSE, 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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What year was LE04 NSE registered?

LE04 NSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is LE04 NSE safe to buy?

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