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SM62 NVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 NVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 99,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 94,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 88,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,246 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,633 miles

Coolant leak residue visible around water pump

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 69,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,556 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,372 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 38,398 miles

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

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,189 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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SM62 NVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SM62 NVP, 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 SM62 NVP registered?

SM62 NVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SM62 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 NVP 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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