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AU62 UEM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,001 mi
Last recorded16,001 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UEM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 16,001 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 16,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 15,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 15,200 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 15,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,079 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 15,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,824 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside windscreen washer defective

Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,375 miles

Nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,413 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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AU62 UEM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU62 UEM, 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 AU62 UEM registered?

AU62 UEM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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