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NJ62 NAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 NAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,741 miles

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,392 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 76,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 61,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER STEERING ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 49,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER STEERING ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,719 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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NJ62 NAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NJ62 NAE, 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 NJ62 NAE registered?

NJ62 NAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is NJ62 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 NAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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