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RE62 NZS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,306 mi
Last recorded69,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 NZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,306 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 69,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,228 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Washer's getting weak just about hit the windscreen suspect washer bottle leaking dripping from o/s front floor area

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,698 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to very lightly wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,404 miles

Both front tyre's starting to lightly wear on edge's perishing cracking.

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

Nearside rear handbrake slightly slow and low reading.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,837 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2019 31,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,371 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,054 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 NZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NZS, 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

How do I check the history of RE62 NZS?

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What year was RE62 NZS registered?

RE62 NZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is RE62 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 NZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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