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NA12 THU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,369 mi
Last recorded176,369 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 THU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2026 176,369 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 164,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,705 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,902 miles

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f tyre cut in tread no cords showing and wearing on edges

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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NA12 THU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NA12 THU, 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 NA12 THU registered?

NA12 THU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is NA12 THU safe to buy?

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