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RJ62 NRK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,445 mi
Last recorded54,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 NRK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 54,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2021 39,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,263 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,109 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,824 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 NRK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NRK, 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 NRK registered?

RJ62 NRK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is RJ62 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ62 NRK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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