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VO62 ZYJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,115 mi
Last recorded137,115 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 105,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 86,629 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing ***BMW security wheel bolt missing x1*** (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,991 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 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

VO62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is VO62 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 ZYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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