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NV61 NDD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 NDD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively road wheel difficult to turn by hand whilst jacked (1.2.1 (f))

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

underbody covers fitted

underside showing signs of corrosion, recommend a wax oil

Fail 3 Jun 2025 63,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively road wheel difficult to turn by hand whilst jacked (1.2.1 (f))

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

underbody covers fitted

underside showing signs of corrosion, recommend a wax oil

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,109 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficacy reading lower than expected

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 38,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,429 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,604 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,305 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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NV61 NDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NV61 NDD, 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 NV61 NDD registered?

NV61 NDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is NV61 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV61 NDD shows 12 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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