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RE62 UOA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,155 mi
Last recorded42,155 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 UOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 42,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 41,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 39,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,420 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 20,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 16,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,308 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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RE62 UOA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 RE62 UOA, 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 RE62 UOA registered?

RE62 UOA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is RE62 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 UOA 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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