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FN62 NHG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,008 mi
Last recorded102,008 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 NHG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 25 Feb 2021 62,009 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,811 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,649 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 32,649 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,733 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 26,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has both edges worn to 0mm

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,982 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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FN62 NHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FN62 NHG, 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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FN62 NHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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