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NV62 EUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 EUC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 93,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Nov 2024 87,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,951 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,277 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 76,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 73,592 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,265 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak possible flex joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,504 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 37,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EUC, 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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What year was NV62 EUC registered?

NV62 EUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is NV62 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 EUC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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