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N66 NVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,556 mi
Last recorded99,556 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 NVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,793 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 94,593 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 86,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 86,239 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,021 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,021 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription missing front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,520 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 71,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 58,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,538 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,945 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,162 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,314 miles

Front tyre's slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,397 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 NVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVW, 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 N66 NVW registered?

N66 NVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is N66 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N66 NVW shows 30 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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