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NL62 RXY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 RXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 115,799 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door Panel Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Seat Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 115,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lower part door damaged

Pass 12 May 2025 104,061 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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))

Pass 14 May 2024 91,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,714 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,511 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

O/S/F Day Time Running Light Inop

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,624 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 50,538 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,208 miles

engine cover.

under shields.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ worn on edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Fail 12 Sep 2018 34,881 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ worn on edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,986 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 10 Sep 2016 22,941 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,957 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,382 miles

Nearside Front worn outside edge

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear worn on edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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 RXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXY, 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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NL62 RXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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