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VA62 BFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 BFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 75,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,511 miles

N/S/R & C/R Seat belts partially checked due to child seat fitment.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 52,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,463 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,905 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 29,984 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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VA62 BFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA62 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

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

Is VA62 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA62 BFP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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