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VK62 DVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,811 mi
Last recorded75,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 DVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 75,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,675 miles

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

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

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,820 miles

factory fitted plastic covers restricting view of some components

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK62 DVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VK62 DVC, 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 VK62 DVC registered?

VK62 DVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is VK62 DVC safe to buy?

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