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YG62 NXJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 111,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,772 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2022 87,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 78,004 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear disc corroded

Fail 31 May 2021 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil close to min level

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,629 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,334 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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YG62 NXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG62 NXJ, 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.

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What year was YG62 NXJ registered?

YG62 NXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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