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N333 LAV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,082 mi
Last recorded21,082 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 LAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 21,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,706 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 20,706 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 20,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 20,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 20,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,127 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 19,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,931 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,951 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,478 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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N333 LAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N333 LAV, 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 N333 LAV registered?

N333 LAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is N333 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N333 LAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N333 LAV have outstanding finance?

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