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NL62 FFB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 FFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 142,930 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2024 142,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 116,758 miles

High level brake light lens broken, light disconnected

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 64,929 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 47,216 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 47,170 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 29,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,952 miles

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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 FFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

Is NL62 FFB safe to buy?

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