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VE62 VYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 VYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 51,670 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 51,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 49,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,852 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,781 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,944 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn/lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,314 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,930 miles

nsf wiper worn / slight play osf rack arm / osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,161 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,228 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 VYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE62 VYZ, 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 VYZ?

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What year was VE62 VYZ registered?

VE62 VYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is VE62 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 VYZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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