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NU62 DHF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 DHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 114,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 104,652 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2025 104,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2024 94,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 73,219 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 62,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,775 miles

factory fitted under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,811 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 25,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-16 91Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-16 91Y (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F & Both rear tyres perished

Under trays fitted

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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NU62 DHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU62 DHF, 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 NU62 DHF registered?

NU62 DHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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