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RJ62 NNZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 NNZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,157 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress resulting in a slightly weakened beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,431 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From front of differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,165 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From front of differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,502 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 53,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & cuts in tread & Looks under inflated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,553 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 NNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ62 NNZ, 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 NNZ registered?

RJ62 NNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ62 NNZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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