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M20 VGO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 VGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,144 miles

un-able to open fuel flap.

Offside Front play in tie rod ball joint inside rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 47,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,733 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 35,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,853 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat so unable to test adult belt

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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M20 VGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 M20 VGO, 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 M20 VGO registered?

M20 VGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is M20 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 VGO 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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