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VK62 DVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 DVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,103 miles

Coolant level low

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,017 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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 55,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread @ 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread @ 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,261 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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VK62 DVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DVF, 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.

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VK62 DVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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