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NU62 OUP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,895 mi
Last recorded124,895 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 117,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,407 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,460 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,414 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,668 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 69,849 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 69,844 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.7mm, advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 56,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.7mm, advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.2b)

under body covers fitted

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 OUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

NU62 OUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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