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VU62 HCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,271 mi
Last recorded61,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 HCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 61,271 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 61,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 55,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 37,799 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,316 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,097 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 20,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 10,427 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 10,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 7,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 5,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 3,803 miles

Front Tyre tread perished

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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VU62 HCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU62 HCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU62 HCE registered?

VU62 HCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is VU62 HCE safe to buy?

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