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BP62 VAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,451 mi
Last recorded63,451 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

RegistrationBP62 VAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 63,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/F. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And O/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,733 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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BP62 VAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BP62 VAE, 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 BP62 VAE registered?

BP62 VAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is BP62 VAE safe to buy?

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