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VO62 BLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,229 mi
Last recorded45,229 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 BLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 45,229 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 45,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 41,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad is low

covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,935 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 32,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 27,803 miles

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

both rear tyres are om 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,371 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 6,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,352 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,463 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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VO62 BLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO62 BLX, 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 VO62 BLX registered?

VO62 BLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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