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VN62 JGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 JGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges but not yet to cords

Nearside Front tyre has cracking between treads but not yet showing cords

Offside Front tyre has cracking between treads but not yet to cords

Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,731 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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VN62 JGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN62 JGV, 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 VN62 JGV registered?

VN62 JGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is VN62 JGV safe to buy?

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