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NU12 LJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,577 mi
Last recorded105,577 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 LJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 105,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 79,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,269 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin wearing (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,055 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 LJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU12 LJV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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