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NV62 LRA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

234,666 mi
Last recorded234,666 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 LRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 234,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2025 217,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 210,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 184,512 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 93,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 72,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 50,906 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 50,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 35,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,560 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 LRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NV62 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

NV62 LRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is NV62 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 LRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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