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NU62 OJN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,245 mi
Last recorded83,245 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 OJN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance 17%

Fail 5 Jun 2025 78,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance 17%

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,172 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 78,172 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 77,495 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 77,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2021 71,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers a fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,697 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,615 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 25,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,624 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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NU62 OJN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU62 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

NU62 OJN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NU62 OJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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