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VE62 UJG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,426 mi
Last recorded101,426 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 UJG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,685 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 68,655 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,476 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 60,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,965 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,018 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,522 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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VE62 UJG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VE62 UJG, 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 VE62 UJG registered?

VE62 UJG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is VE62 UJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 UJG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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