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OV62 VKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,447 mi
Last recorded143,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 134,089 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,268 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,519 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,218 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,885 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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OV62 VKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV62 VKL, 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 OV62 VKL registered?

OV62 VKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is OV62 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 VKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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