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VO62 MGY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 126,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing outer shoulder edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing outer shoulder edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills

Pass 11 Dec 2023 114,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 5 Dec 2023 114,818 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,965 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 106,964 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 97,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres showing signs of wear to edges

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front tyres have slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check full underside of vehicle fuel/brake lines and outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front tyres have slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

unable to check full underside of vehicle fuel/brake lines and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,940 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,709 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,093 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,980 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 MGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

VO62 MGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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