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EX12 NVU

2012 Bmw 1 Series · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Bmw 1 Series Diesel 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 153,911 miles on the clock, averaging 9,123 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for EX12 NVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2015
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,123

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,137
Average per year9,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX12 NVU 81k99k117k136k154k '15'23'20

Check EX12 NVU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage145,774 miles
Since last MOT+17,066 miles
PASS
Mileage128,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,407 miles
Since last MOT+16,036 miles
PASS
Mileage109,371 miles
PASS
Mileage156,919 miles
Since last MOT+12,698 miles
PASS
Mileage144,221 miles
Since last MOT+12,236 miles
PASS
Mileage131,985 miles
Since last MOT+24,784 miles
PASS
Mileage107,201 miles
Since last MOT+26,271 miles
PASS
Mileage80,930 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NVU
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EX12 NVU

What car is EX12 NVU?

EX12 NVU is an red Bmw 1 Series, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EX12 NVU?

The last recorded mileage for EX12 NVU was 153,911 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX12 NVU passed its MOT?

EX12 NVU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Apr 2023.

Is EX12 NVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX12 NVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX12 NVU?

EX12 NVU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.