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PJ62 UMA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 UMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,118 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,666 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 59,672 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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PJ62 UMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ62 UMA, 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 PJ62 UMA registered?

PJ62 UMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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