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B657 VLJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB657 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,713 miles

under trays

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,109 miles

ENGINE UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 34,268 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B657 VLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B657 VLJ, 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 B657 VLJ registered?

B657 VLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is B657 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B657 VLJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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