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NL62 YLB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 YLB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 99,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,256 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,495 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,339 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 YLB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

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

Is NL62 YLB safe to buy?

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