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SO62 UMR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,627 mi
Last recorded106,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 UMR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 106,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam pattern poor

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

Fail 21 May 2025 106,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam pattern poor

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

Pass 22 May 2024 99,603 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern poor

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 90,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flex to flex swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flex to flex swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 87,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flex to flex swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flex to flex swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 67,860 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,731 miles

engine & under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,650 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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SO62 UMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SO62 UMR, 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 SO62 UMR registered?

SO62 UMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is SO62 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 UMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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