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VK62 POJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,124 mi
Last recorded44,124 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 POJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,134 miles

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

Slight play in osf steering / suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 27,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 22,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 20,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,041 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

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 POJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

VK62 POJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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