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NL62 YOO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is scrubbing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is scrubbing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 150,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is scrubbing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is scrubbing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads very low!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is scrubbing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has several splits in tread and on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 103,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is scrubbing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has several splits in tread and on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrys

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,342 miles

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

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

brake fluid not checked due to covers

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,058 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,573 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended hydro bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,385 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 YOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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