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FJ62 VCC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,896 mi
Last recorded158,896 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VCC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 158,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 144,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 117,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,625 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,882 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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FJ62 VCC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ62 VCC, 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 FJ62 VCC registered?

FJ62 VCC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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