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PX62 VKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,244 mi
Last recorded44,244 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 VKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 44,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge nsf bald osf low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 43,536 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge nsf bald osf low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,038 miles

Front wipers noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 35,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 29,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 23,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,472 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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PX62 VKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PX62 VKO, 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 PX62 VKO registered?

PX62 VKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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