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PX62 UMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,811 mi
Last recorded209,811 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 UMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 209,811 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2024 206,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 190,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 163,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 139,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,780 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 109,780 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 89,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 78,377 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,416 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,142 miles

undertrays fitted

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 UMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PX62 UMK, 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 PX62 UMK registered?

PX62 UMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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