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EK62 NHJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,031 mi
Last recorded149,031 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 149,031 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 149,028 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 140,874 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 140,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 132,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 119,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 107,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 101,785 miles

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

multiple chip on front windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,602 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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EK62 NHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK62 NHJ, 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 EK62 NHJ registered?

EK62 NHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EK62 NHJ safe to buy?

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