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MJ62 NDO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,385 mi
Last recorded106,385 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 NDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 106,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 98,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,780 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,656 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 71,656 miles

Emissions not tested Engine Missfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,486 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 58,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,691 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,460 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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MJ62 NDO 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 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 MJ62 NDO, 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 MJ62 NDO registered?

MJ62 NDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is MJ62 NDO safe to buy?

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