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VFZ 6577

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 6577
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 129,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 128,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust system/ flexible joint broken off

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system/ flexible joint broken off

Fail 19 Mar 2021 97,573 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system/ flexible joint broken off

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2X small chips on window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 90,289 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2X small chips on window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,655 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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VFZ 6577 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFZ 6577, 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 VFZ 6577 registered?

VFZ 6577 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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