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VE62 EOJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,051 mi
Last recorded32,051 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 EOJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 32,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 25,432 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 25,427 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 19,501 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2022 19,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,339 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 18,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 17,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 16,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 13,441 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 EOJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EOJ, 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

How do I check the history of VE62 EOJ?

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What year was VE62 EOJ registered?

VE62 EOJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is VE62 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 EOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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