CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY62 UNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,793 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 137,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 136,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 133,345 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,443 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,124 miles

handbrake has alot of travel

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2019 128,124 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has alot of travel

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,573 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,361 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY62 UNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY62 UNU, 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

How do I check the history of FY62 UNU?

You can check the full history of FY62 UNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY62 UNU registered?

FY62 UNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is FY62 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 UNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY62 UNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY62 UNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.