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MK62 JVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,622 mi
Last recorded163,622 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 JVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 163,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Wattered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 163,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Wattered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 157,408 miles

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 8 May 2024 150,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2023 146,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 141,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.38 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2021 133,583 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2020 122,842 miles

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 24 May 2019 112,951 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,165 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 107,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,672 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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MK62 JVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MK62 JVV, 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 MK62 JVV registered?

MK62 JVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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