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BN62 UYR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,528 mi
Last recorded130,528 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 UYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 127,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 127,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 122,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 113,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,871 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wear

Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wear

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sidewall of tyre damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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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BN62 UYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 BN62 UYR, 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 BN62 UYR registered?

BN62 UYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BN62 UYR safe to buy?

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