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ND62 BDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 BDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 137,956 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,542 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 136,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,057 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 113,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,048 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 82,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5- 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,849 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 46,849 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,723 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,274 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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ND62 BDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ND62 BDV, 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 ND62 BDV registered?

ND62 BDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is ND62 BDV safe to buy?

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