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NU62 CXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 CXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 87,363 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 77,448 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both wiper blades slight splitting

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,879 miles

chip on screen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2021 76,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,145 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,544 miles

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,328 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 33,326 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

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

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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NU62 CXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU62 CXZ, 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 NU62 CXZ registered?

NU62 CXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is NU62 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 CXZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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