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BV62 JUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 JUC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,502 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 79,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,360 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,921 miles

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

Nearside washer jet leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 62,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside washer jet leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,824 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 36,187 miles

Slight play in o/s front track rod end

Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,371 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,096 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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BV62 JUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BV62 JUC, 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 BV62 JUC registered?

BV62 JUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BV62 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 JUC 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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