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NU12 LJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,811 mi
Last recorded43,811 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 LJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 43,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 39,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 38,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,779 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,882 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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NU12 LJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NU12 LJO, 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 NU12 LJO registered?

NU12 LJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NU12 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 LJO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU12 LJO have outstanding finance?

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