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VK62 OWH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,625 mi
Last recorded127,625 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 OWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 127,625 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 115,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,362 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & nearside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 112,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x inoperative & 1x not illuminating registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,827 miles

Offside Registration lamp dim

Fail 26 Feb 2021 101,793 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock-absorber cover insecure & suspension bump stop worn

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn & shock-absorber cover insecure .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside on service limit . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer band devod of tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn excessive & shock-absorber cover insecure .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 90,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer band devod of tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn excessive & shock-absorber cover insecure .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,418 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 OWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

VK62 OWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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