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N70 NST

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,853 mi
Last recorded76,853 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 NST
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,853 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective temporary repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective temporary repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 52,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,426 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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N70 NST is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N70 NST, 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 N70 NST registered?

N70 NST is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is N70 NST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 NST shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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