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NA62 VKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,038 mi
Last recorded128,038 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA62 VKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 114,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,256 miles

Both front lower arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,981 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,423 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,710 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 73,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,140 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cracked and worn - 205/55 r16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,907 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2016 51,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 51,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,280 miles

emissions too clean to test

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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NA62 VKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NA62 VKD, 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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NA62 VKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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