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VO62 BXB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,136 mi
Last recorded175,136 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 175,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 162,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,863 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,100 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,100 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,100 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 BXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

VO62 BXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is VO62 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 BXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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