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NL62 RXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 RXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 90,774 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))

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

Prop front rubber doughnut starting to split

Fail 18 Dec 2025 90,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust high enough (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,728 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,096 miles

Covers fitted under the car

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,147 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 30,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,129 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,010 miles

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

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

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 RXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL62 RXR registered?

NL62 RXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is NL62 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 RXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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