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WN62 NHP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 NHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 142,788 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 142,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake warning wire touching wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 123,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 123,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,279 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,033 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,795 miles

Offside reverse light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,995 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 69,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,221 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,380 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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WN62 NHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN62 NHP, 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 WN62 NHP registered?

WN62 NHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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