CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN62 PVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,720 mi
Last recorded49,720 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 PVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,720 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 49,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both see yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 47,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both see yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,898 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,584 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,136 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN62 PVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VN62 PVO, 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

How do I check the history of VN62 PVO?

You can check the full history of VN62 PVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN62 PVO registered?

VN62 PVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is VN62 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 PVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN62 PVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN62 PVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.