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NL12 RRU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,678 mi
Last recorded73,678 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 RRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,678 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 73,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall - lumps of rubber out of bead rim protector band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 68,777 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Two large air fresheners hanging from interior mirror. (Removed). (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall - lumps of rubber out of bead rim protector band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,155 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 67,155 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,964 miles

"ALL FOUR" road wheels are slightly damaged on their outer rims.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 49,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 45,895 miles

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 5 May 2016 40,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light

Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light

nail in offside rear tyre (run flat tyre )

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 RRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RRU, 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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NL12 RRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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