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N66 NNL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 NNL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 83,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 54,355 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 41,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 35,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 17,745 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 14,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,779 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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N66 NNL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 N66 NNL, 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

How do I check the history of N66 NNL?

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What year was N66 NNL registered?

N66 NNL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is N66 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N66 NNL 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.

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