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NA62 AZJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA62 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 117,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,663 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,724 miles

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 28 Mar 2019 93,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip which looks to have been previously repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,120 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

rear brake pads worn very close to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,960 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear differential has an oil leak.

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

slight play osf steering rack.

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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NA62 AZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NA62 AZJ, 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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What year was NA62 AZJ registered?

NA62 AZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is NA62 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA62 AZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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