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NV62 GYD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,281 mi
Last recorded167,281 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 GYD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 167,281 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 161,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 156,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 156,812 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both rear lights sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2023 149,161 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,855 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 111,644 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,000 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,478 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,398 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 GYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GYD, 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 NV62 GYD registered?

NV62 GYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is NV62 GYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 GYD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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