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WN62 NJE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 NJE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,534 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking inner side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 28 May 2025 81,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,768 miles

screen cracked

tpms light

Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,023 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 64,023 miles

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

Front Lower screen cracked

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,047 miles

Offside registration plate lamp inop

screen cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2021 60,046 miles

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

Offside registration plate lamp inop

screen cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,613 miles

Front screen is cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,306 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 50,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 43,089 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,450 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 NJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

WN62 NJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is WN62 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 NJE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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