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GK62 NRX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,467 mi
Last recorded150,467 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 147,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,626 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 138,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,447 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops fallen apart

Fail 25 Oct 2022 126,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorber bump stops fallen apart

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,991 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 118,991 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,050 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor/bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise tracking is checked

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor/bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise tracking is checked

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor /bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on outer edge/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,602 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buldge in tread and worn close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,493 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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GK62 NRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 GK62 NRX, 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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What year was GK62 NRX registered?

GK62 NRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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