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NV62 BVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 BVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,944 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 101,941 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,866 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,896 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 70,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,491 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BVL 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 84.6%.

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 NV62 BVL, 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

How do I check the history of NV62 BVL?

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What year was NV62 BVL registered?

NV62 BVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is NV62 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 BVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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