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MT62 NMA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,680 mi
Last recorded88,680 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 NMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 88,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 80,556 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,270 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,484 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,321 miles

Offside Slight wear/play in OS steering arm

Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,284 miles

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

Offside Slight wear/play in OS steering arm

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,558 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, only just mot pass at this time. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,708 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 55,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,890 miles

undertrays fitted beneath car

Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyre valves split

undertrays fitted beneath car

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,991 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

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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MT62 NMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT62 NMA, 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 MT62 NMA registered?

MT62 NMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is MT62 NMA safe to buy?

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