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VO62 XAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,227 mi
Last recorded118,227 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 118,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,047 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 116,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2021 116,021 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,771 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped

Both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator has been cut

Nearside front tyre side wall has very slight damage

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator has been cut

Offside rear drive shaft diff seal has slight seepage

Fail 10 Sep 2018 88,771 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped

Both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator has been cut

Nearside front tyre side wall has very slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator has been cut

Offside rear drive shaft diff seal has slight seepage

Fail 5 Sep 2018 88,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

VO62 XAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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