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LR12 NFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 91,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,749 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,966 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 48,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,250 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,383 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LR12 NFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LR12 NFL, 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 LR12 NFL registered?

LR12 NFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 NFL 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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