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NU62 HVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 HVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 70,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 64,779 miles

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

headlight switch missing

Fail 14 May 2025 64,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlight switch missing

Pass 24 May 2024 58,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 54,028 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 48,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,044 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 29,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,061 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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NU62 HVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

NU62 HVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is NU62 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 HVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU62 HVW have outstanding finance?

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