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ST62 NHF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,622 mi
Last recorded45,622 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 NHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r and n/s/f advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 32,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 28,645 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,761 miles

Nearside rear lamp cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to blister under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,353 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 23,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 21,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing close or too wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads waering to close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 19,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 15,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 15,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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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ST62 NHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST62 NHF, 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 ST62 NHF registered?

ST62 NHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is ST62 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 NHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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