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M123 NLY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,492 mi
Last recorded132,492 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 NLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 132,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 132,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,579 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 116,578 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on pads o/k

Pass 4 Mar 2023 106,265 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 106,265 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,800 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front track rod has play

Fail 11 Jan 2019 62,800 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front track rod has play

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,378 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 50,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,442 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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M123 NLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M123 NLY, 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 M123 NLY registered?

M123 NLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is M123 NLY safe to buy?

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