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VK62 WHJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 WHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,641 miles

Nearside Day runner inop

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 108,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Day runner inop

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,201 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 97,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 47,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,801 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 WHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

VK62 WHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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