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PJ62 VMR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VMR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,182 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

oil level on minimum mark

parking brake efficiency just met - nearside

Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake efficiency just met nearside

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

v belt worn

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit 245/35-18 bstone rf (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade

Fail 24 Jul 2023 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit 245/35-18 bstone rf (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil topped up prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,473 miles

Coolant low.

Engine oil topped up prior to test. Still just above minimum.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Slight knock when detecting steering play.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant low.

Engine oil topped up prior to test. Still just above minimum.

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Slight knock when detecting steering play.

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,056 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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PJ62 VMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ62 VMR, 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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PJ62 VMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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