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RJ62 NJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 NJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 86,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,738 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,316 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 84,314 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear rusty inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad waring wire damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cuts showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad waring wire damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads very close to the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,979 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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RJ62 NJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ62 NJV, 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 RJ62 NJV registered?

RJ62 NJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is RJ62 NJV safe to buy?

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