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PN62 VKZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 VKZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 112,111 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

play in o/s/f inner tie rod

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 91,270 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak rear diff

Fail 12 Oct 2024 91,270 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,743 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 66,743 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,719 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 64,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outer edge and worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 52,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outer edge and worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 41,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,474 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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PN62 VKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN62 VKZ, 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 PN62 VKZ registered?

PN62 VKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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