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FY62 UOE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,327 mi
Last recorded140,327 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UOE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 140,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 108,691 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 108,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 105,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 100,779 miles

Under trays fitted under vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 100,779 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 94,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,477 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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FY62 UOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UOE, 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 FY62 UOE registered?

FY62 UOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 UOE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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