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SV62 NRN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 NRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,473 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2019 47,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,930 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,113 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,459 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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SV62 NRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV62 NRN, 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 SV62 NRN registered?

SV62 NRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SV62 NRN safe to buy?

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