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BT62 VXV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,064 mi
Last recorded59,064 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VXV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 59,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025
Pass 2 Mar 2024 54,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 54,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 42,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 37,082 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 37,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 26,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 22,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm outer edge close to cords exposing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 11,475 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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BT62 VXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT62 VXV, 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

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What year was BT62 VXV registered?

BT62 VXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BT62 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 VXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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