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VO62 MHJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,744 mi
Last recorded108,744 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 100,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,013 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 90,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,807 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.4MM ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.6MM ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,155 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 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

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

Is VO62 MHJ safe to buy?

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