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RE62 JNF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,773 mi
Last recorded98,773 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 JNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,773 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 98,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,985 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,349 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged torn (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,416 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,830 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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RE62 JNF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 RE62 JNF, 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 RE62 JNF registered?

RE62 JNF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is RE62 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 JNF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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