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ST62 NHG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,226 mi
Last recorded115,226 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 NHG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 115,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,033 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 90,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,770 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 82,770 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,436 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,436 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low at 3mm

Nearside Rear brake pads appear well worn

Fail 1 Dec 2015 26,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn low at 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake pads appear well worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake linings worn message, and warning indicator shown in dash

note front brake discs are deteriorated. groved, worn, and corroded. i recommend replaced

service display showing front brake replacement overdue 3100miles

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 NHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NHG, 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 ST62 NHG?

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What year was ST62 NHG registered?

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

Is ST62 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 NHG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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