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SM62 NVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,238 mi
Last recorded171,238 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 NVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 171,238 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 171,238 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 165,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 161,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,092 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 110,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,909 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 21,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 NVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SM62 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

SM62 NVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SM62 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 NVX 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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