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PE62 VOV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

215,168 mi
Last recorded215,168 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 VOV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 215,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 211,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 205,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2024 205,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2023 199,050 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 194,231 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 188,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 180,464 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2019 175,395 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 168,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 139,470 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise Offside front,Offside rear.Nearside front & Nearside rear tyres are all worn to approximately 3mm

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer portion of the tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 108,314 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,948 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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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PE62 VOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 PE62 VOV, 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 PE62 VOV registered?

PE62 VOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is PE62 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 VOV 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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