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GV62 VPM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,416 mi
Last recorded132,416 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VPM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,571 miles

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,408 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,096 miles

Nearside Front n/s/front day runner not working

o/s + n/s/front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2020 84,093 miles

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/front day runner not working

o/s + n/s/front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GV62 VPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV62 VPM, 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 GV62 VPM registered?

GV62 VPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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