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MV62 UBE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,795 mi
Last recorded105,795 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 UBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,795 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,744 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 84,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,528 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower low control arm slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm (225/45/17 run flat)

engine cover fitted and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,361 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 57,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 18,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 3,543 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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MV62 UBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MV62 UBE, 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 MV62 UBE registered?

MV62 UBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is MV62 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 UBE 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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