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VU62 HFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,322 mi
Last recorded133,322 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 HFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 133,322 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 133,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,339 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edge approx 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to Wear on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to Wear on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3.5mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,021 miles

Both front tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r shocker starting to leak recommend attention soon.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,352 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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VU62 HFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 VU62 HFF, 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 VU62 HFF registered?

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

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