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RV62 NJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,902 mi
Last recorded126,902 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 NJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 126,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,854 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,976 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 115,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,950 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,577 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2019 98,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine covers and undertrays fitted

trigger point not met

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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RV62 NJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RV62 NJU, 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 RV62 NJU?

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What year was RV62 NJU registered?

RV62 NJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is RV62 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 NJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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