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VE62 FBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,407 mi
Last recorded103,407 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 FBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2019 103,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,733 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low wear warning light on in red. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VE62 FBF, 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 VE62 FBF registered?

VE62 FBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is VE62 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 FBF shows 5 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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