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NL12 YWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,896 mi
Last recorded158,896 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 158,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 134,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damp inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 129,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 r17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp damp inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,882 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2020 96,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met requirements both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,429 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,686 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,018 miles

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 YWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NL12 YWW, 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

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What year was NL12 YWW registered?

NL12 YWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NL12 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 YWW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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