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VE62 AON

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 AON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres VERY HEAVILY worn on edges plus remainder at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 84,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 72,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,317 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,761 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,294 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,274 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,444 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2016 40,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres Bald on edges

Both rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,885 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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VE62 AON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VE62 AON, 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 VE62 AON registered?

VE62 AON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is VE62 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 AON shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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