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NJ62 NFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,923 mi
Last recorded49,923 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,923 miles

Front brake discs worn

General corrosion to underside components towards the rear

Pass 9 May 2025 48,680 miles

Offside Front Play in inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 2 May 2024 47,482 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 47,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 43,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm perishing and has run flat damage strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,206 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

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 NFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NJ62 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

NJ62 NFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is NJ62 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 NFU 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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