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NL62 UNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,425 mi
Last recorded76,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 76,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,038 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 59,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,376 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,322 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,465 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,226 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 UNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

Is NL62 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 UNV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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