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KM62 VJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 VJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,531 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 92,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges, nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges, nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,687 miles

Wipers smeary.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,774 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edge/cracking and have nails in them.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,032 miles

too clean for emissions test

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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KM62 VJU 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 85.7%.

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 KM62 VJU, 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 KM62 VJU registered?

KM62 VJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KM62 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 VJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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