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CA62 USM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,893 mi
Last recorded96,893 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 USM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,456 miles

Emissions too weak to register.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too weak to register.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/89V run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/89V run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 42,119 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/89V run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/89V run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 28,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA62 USM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA62 USM, 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 CA62 USM registered?

CA62 USM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is CA62 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 USM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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