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NJ62 NHE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,586 mi
Last recorded101,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 NHE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,151 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 98,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear only 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 73,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from interior mirror windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to catylistic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen and interior mirror

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,719 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,879 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,481 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 25,695 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 NHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

NJ62 NHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is NJ62 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 NHE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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