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PX62 ULP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 ULP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 66,423 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 62,907 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,247 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner track rod joint has slight play

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,670 miles

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

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

vehicle has covers and/or undertrays not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,397 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,129 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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PX62 ULP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PX62 ULP, 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 PX62 ULP registered?

PX62 ULP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for PX62 ULP 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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