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CA62 UXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,771 mi
Last recorded49,771 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 UXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 49,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,280 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 45,264 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 38,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 31,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 29,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 26,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

reduce of visibility under shields side skirts and trim fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 22,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

reduce of visibility under shields side skirts and trim fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,452 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,222 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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CA62 UXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

CA62 UXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CA62 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 UXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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