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VO62 BNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,033 mi
Last recorded157,033 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 157,033 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 144,140 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 144,140 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks inner wing area (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,855 miles

Headlamp aim hight adjustment is not working

Hole in the O/S/R bumper

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,088 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,498 miles

Engine cover

Undertray

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 BNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is VO62 BNU safe to buy?

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