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RE62 UPG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,094 mi
Last recorded179,094 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 UPG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 179,094 miles

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

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

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

Top mount seized.

Fail 8 May 2026 179,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Top mount seized.

Pass 3 May 2025 167,061 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 155,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp condensated, beam images unaffected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 155,734 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp condensated, beam images unaffected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 145,969 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 145,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 135,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 126,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,008 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 14 Dec 2017 106,025 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 98,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front jacking point missing and under tray damaged and loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,424 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,424 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 UPG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPG, 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 RE62 UPG registered?

RE62 UPG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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