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VO62 KVS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 KVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 133,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on outeredge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 67,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,544 miles

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

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 KVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

VO62 KVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is VO62 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 KVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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