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AV62 NFR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,706 mi
Last recorded109,706 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,862 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 92,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Fail 6 Nov 2021 86,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,395 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 41,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,272 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 31,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 21,614 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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AV62 NFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV62 NFR, 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.

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AV62 NFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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