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BJ62 VMH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,607 mi
Last recorded74,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VMH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,951 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,391 miles

n/s washer poor

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,751 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,296 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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BJ62 VMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BJ62 VMH, 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 BJ62 VMH registered?

BJ62 VMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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