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NL62 ONJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 120,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 116,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 110,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,413 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,423 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,817 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,507 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,235 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,380 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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NL62 ONJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NL62 ONJ, 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 NL62 ONJ registered?

NL62 ONJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is NL62 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 ONJ 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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