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NV62 AWO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,910 mi
Last recorded98,910 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 AWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 98,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,650 miles

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,689 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Mar 2021 69,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,594 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,414 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 6,975 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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NV62 AWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV62 AWO, 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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NV62 AWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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