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NX62 NCZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,262 mi
Last recorded69,262 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 NCZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 63,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 48,970 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 48,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,572 miles

passenger sides rear quarter glass damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2021 43,564 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

passenger side rear quarter glass damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,027 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 24,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 14,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2016 7,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 7,416 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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NX62 NCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NX62 NCZ, 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 NX62 NCZ registered?

NX62 NCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is NX62 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX62 NCZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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