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VO62 ENW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,476 mi
Last recorded114,476 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ENW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 110,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 105,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 105,180 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 104,152 miles

minimum reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 22 Mar 2023 104,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,148 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,419 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ENW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ENW, 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 ENW registered?

VO62 ENW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is VO62 ENW safe to buy?

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