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VE62 UNH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,806 mi
Last recorded143,806 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 UNH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 136,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 106,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-2.5mm but worn bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,982 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 59,982 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 16,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 16,379 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 UNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UNH, 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 VE62 UNH registered?

VE62 UNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is VE62 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 UNH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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