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N15 NLM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 NLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 59,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,215 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,675 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,972 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 44,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,794 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,502 miles

both front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and punctured [bolt] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N15 NLM 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 N15 NLM, 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 N15 NLM registered?

N15 NLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is N15 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 NLM 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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