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SV62 NSK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 NSK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,408 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 120,408 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,060 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 119,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ALLEY ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ALLEY ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 115,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,741 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Tray preventing inspection of components

Fail 30 May 2022 113,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Tray preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,801 miles

Plastic Under Trays Fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Plastic Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,637 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,823 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 48,041 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 NSK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSK, 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 NSK registered?

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

Is SV62 NSK safe to buy?

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