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CK62 VMU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 VMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 148,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S FRONT HEAD LIGHT MOISTURE WITHIN LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 148,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S FRONT HEAD LIGHT MOISTURE WITHIN LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 144,421 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 135,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 120,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 111,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/ rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,337 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/ rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn close to the limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,127 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,479 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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CK62 VMU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CK62 VMU, 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 CK62 VMU registered?

CK62 VMU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is CK62 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK62 VMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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