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RE62 UPH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,345 mi
Last recorded44,345 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 UPH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 44,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,015 miles

Front advise pads very low

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 16 Feb 2024 41,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear cracking in the tread 205/55r16

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,629 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,613 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers 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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RE62 UPH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

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

Is RE62 UPH safe to buy?

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