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MW62 CUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 CUC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,475 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 87,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,455 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,076 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 64,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,260 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,842 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,719 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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MW62 CUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 MW62 CUC, 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 MW62 CUC registered?

MW62 CUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MW62 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW62 CUC 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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