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VK62 FOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both showing deterioration/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 82,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both showing deterioration/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet,beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,072 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,824 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.06 1/m

n/s rear tyre wearing lower outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2023 61,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.06 1/m

n/s rear tyre wearing lower outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 43,138 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 35,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,297 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 FOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VK62 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

VK62 FOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is VK62 FOU safe to buy?

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