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NL12 NPU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 NPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,173 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 109,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,932 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 94,932 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,126 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,761 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,890 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 NPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL12 NPU, 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

How do I check the history of NL12 NPU?

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What year was NL12 NPU registered?

NL12 NPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is NL12 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 NPU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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