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VE61 FJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 102,379 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 83,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,366 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted aroubd the vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,628 miles

rear pads and disc's low

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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VE61 FJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE61 FJU, 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 VE61 FJU registered?

VE61 FJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is VE61 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 FJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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