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VK62 FZF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Either water pump or Power steering wheel running free (not being driven)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 135,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Either water pump or Power steering wheel running free (not being driven)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Change bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 130,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 125,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 125,616 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2022 112,048 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,432 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,997 miles

Both rear tyres 94% worn treads

Off side front tyre 94% worn and outer treads worn out

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,359 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FZF, 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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What year was VK62 FZF registered?

VK62 FZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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