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MF62 NRN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,084 mi
Last recorded73,084 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 NRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 73,084 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,289 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,252 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,779 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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MF62 NRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF62 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 MF62 NRN registered?

MF62 NRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is MF62 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 NRN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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