CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE62 WEF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,878 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,885 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,240 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre Both Rear ()

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

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,199 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,170 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,441 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE62 WEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE62 WEF, 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 WEF?

You can check the full history of VE62 WEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE62 WEF registered?

VE62 WEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VE62 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 WEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE62 WEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE62 WEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.