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RE62 VPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,137 mi
Last recorded186,137 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 VPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 186,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 175,109 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 175,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted BUMPER (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP DETACHED FROM BUMPER

Pass 13 Apr 2023 162,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod inner has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2023 162,539 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod inner has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2022 153,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 153,872 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 147,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2021 147,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service lamp on at time of test

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2020 139,794 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Apr 2020 139,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,546 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 29,971 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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RE62 VPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE62 VPV, 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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RE62 VPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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