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VN62 WDO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 WDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 107,350 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,169 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 54,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,316 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 WDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDO, 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 VN62 WDO registered?

VN62 WDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is VN62 WDO safe to buy?

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