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NA12 WVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,920 mi
Last recorded85,920 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 WVN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,920 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 82,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,764 miles

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

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

offside front steering draglink end slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2023 79,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front steering draglink end slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,548 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 73,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 66,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 66,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,038 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge perished,mishaped on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2019 61,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge perished,mishaped on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,364 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 39,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,846 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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NA12 WVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

NA12 WVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for NA12 WVN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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