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VO62 BLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,866 mi
Last recorded119,866 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 BLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 118,251 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 100,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,094 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock/play ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,171 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,834 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

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 BLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

VO62 BLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is VO62 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 BLZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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