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VN62 SVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,548 mi
Last recorded56,548 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 SVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 56,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 38,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,434 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 35,434 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wall cracking and perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,252 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,319 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 SVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

VN62 SVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is VN62 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 SVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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