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NL62 DVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 DVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,779 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,361 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 87,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut Top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,617 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,924 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,188 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge (strong advise)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 6,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 5,810 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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NL62 DVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL62 DVC, 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 NL62 DVC registered?

NL62 DVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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