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GU12 NBF

2012 Bmw 1 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
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 1995cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 118,985 miles on the clock, averaging 7,962 miles per year, around 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 GU12 NBF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,962

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,847
Average per year7,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU12 NBF 33k54k76k97k119k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage116,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage114,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,047 miles
Since last MOT+1,873 miles
PASS
Mileage112,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage108,067 miles
Since last MOT+20,969 miles
PASS
Mileage87,098 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage84,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage80,070 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage76,184 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,181 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage62,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,472 miles
Since last MOT+13,140 miles
PASS
Mileage43,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage32,666 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

RegistrationGU12 NBF
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 NBF

What car is GU12 NBF?

GU12 NBF is a black Bmw 1 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 NBF?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 NBF was 118,985 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 NBF passed its MOT?

GU12 NBF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is GU12 NBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 NBF 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 GU12 NBF?

GU12 NBF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.