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SB62 NHJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,718 mi
Last recorded80,718 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 80,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 77,744 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 77,744 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,590 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,109 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,109 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,713 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,799 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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SB62 NHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB62 NHJ, 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 SB62 NHJ?

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What year was SB62 NHJ registered?

SB62 NHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SB62 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 NHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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