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VK62 GZW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,362 mi
Last recorded123,362 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 123,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 106,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,263 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, no leaks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 77,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing below 1.6 mm on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing below 1.6 mm on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 11,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,261 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 GZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

VK62 GZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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