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FE62 UNH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,722 mi
Last recorded151,722 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 UNH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 151,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 148,387 miles

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

rear differential damp

Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,192 miles

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

rear differential damp

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a small cut/slice in the side wall but NO cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 113,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,694 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,694 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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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FE62 UNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FE62 UNH, 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 FE62 UNH registered?

FE62 UNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is FE62 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 UNH 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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