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RE62 JNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,303 mi
Last recorded131,303 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 JNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 131,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear passenger door mechanism faulty

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 112,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,216 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 27 Jan 2021 97,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 84,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,116 miles

NSF TYRE is worn on the outer edge (OSF is starting to wear)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF inner brake pad is visually worn lower than the outer pad

Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush - split and leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush - split and leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF TYRE is worn on the outer edge (OSF is starting to wear)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF inner brake pad is visually worn lower than the outer pad

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,724 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 38,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 JNU, 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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RE62 JNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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