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VK62 VFZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,913 mi
Last recorded115,913 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure low brake pad warning wire not fully clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine coolant level below minimum

part of vehicle identification sticker missing - emissions default used

Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure low brake pad warning wire not fully clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum - small amount added to carry out emissions test

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,675 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,729 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner end outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2015 23,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on inner end 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 VFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

VK62 VFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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