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VE62 VZH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,332 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,793 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges due approx 5000 miles

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has travel, may need adjustment

Pass 29 Dec 2017 37,405 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 28,290 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,977 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 VZH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

VE62 VZH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VE62 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 VZH shows 10 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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