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NL62 UNK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 74,501 miles

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

emissions to clean to regester

Pass 14 Apr 2018 63,439 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,826 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 60,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 40,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

NL62 UNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is NL62 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 UNK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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