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NJ62 RFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 RFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,298 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lazy in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 106,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lazy in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 93,722 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NS washer jet not attached to bonnet OS washer jet spraying too low (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,528 miles

under-trays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,955 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,222 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under bonnet & under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 55,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,051 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre has nail in

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 RFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RFE, 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 NJ62 RFE registered?

NJ62 RFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is NJ62 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 RFE 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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