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NA61 LXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,904 mi
Last recorded129,904 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 LXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 129,904 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2025 121,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 112,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 93,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 82,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside Cover Fitted.

Fail 10 May 2021 82,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside Cover Fitted.

Pass 12 May 2020 74,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 74,505 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 67,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 60,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 51,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,090 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low outside edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear inside brake pad getting low

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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NA61 LXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NA61 LXA, 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 NA61 LXA registered?

NA61 LXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is NA61 LXA safe to buy?

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