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VA62 AZD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,213 mi
Last recorded149,213 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 AZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 149,213 miles

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

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

advise both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,737 miles

Nearside day running light not working

Fail 21 Aug 2025 139,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside day running light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 117,349 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant level on min

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,345 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,516 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,454 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,258 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,198 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior appears abit low

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Slight imbalance at P/Brake performances

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,800 miles

Front & rear pads low

OSR tyre 3mm

Various engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,800 miles

Front & rear pads low

OSR tyre 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,420 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

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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VA62 AZD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VA62 AZD, 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 VA62 AZD registered?

VA62 AZD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VA62 AZD safe to buy?

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