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VE62 PYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,877 mi
Last recorded52,877 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 52,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 52,364 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Offside Front side repeater working but dull in operation

Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,791 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm inner bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner rack-joint has slight free play

Offside Front side repeater working but dull in operation

Fail 21 Feb 2024 48,783 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm inner bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner rack-joint has slight free play

Offside Front side repeater working but dull in operation

Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 40,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 36,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Slight binding from brake, when wheel span on ramp. rbt ok

Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 27,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,839 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 PYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

VE62 PYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is VE62 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 PYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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