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LJ12 NUK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front reaction arm front bush splitts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front reaction arm front bush splitts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2026 72,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front reaction arm front bush splitts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front reaction arm front bush splitts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,802 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 64,801 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,939 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,409 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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LJ12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ12 NUK, 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 LJ12 NUK registered?

LJ12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is LJ12 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 NUK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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