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VO62 BWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,944 mi
Last recorded175,944 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 BWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 175,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 175,929 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Requires Immediate Attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached * VERY DANGEROUS * (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Warning Lamp indicates fault

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 160,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 155,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 133,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,594 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,534 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Across central 3/4 of the tyre is currently on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Across central 3/4 of the tyre is currently on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,837 miles

front discs lipped

front inner pads on 3mm

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 BWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 BWX, 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 VO62 BWX registered?

VO62 BWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is VO62 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 BWX 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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