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VE62 UNJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

64,945 mi
Last recorded64,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 64,945 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,397 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 28,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,656 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 19,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 16,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 14,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 11,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,903 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 UNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 VE62 UNJ, 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

How do I check the history of VE62 UNJ?

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What year was VE62 UNJ registered?

VE62 UNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is VE62 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 UNJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE62 UNJ have outstanding finance?

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