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AO62 VLP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,323 mi
Last recorded94,323 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VLP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,323 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT HAS GOT CONDENSATION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front HEAD LIFGT HAS GOT CONDENSATION

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Pass 10 Apr 2025 85,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT HAS GOT CONDENSATION

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,523 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,554 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,357 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 39,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,204 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 30,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO62 VLP 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 92.3%.

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 AO62 VLP, 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 AO62 VLP registered?

AO62 VLP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AO62 VLP safe to buy?

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