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VU62 OKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2026 86,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,123 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 82,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2023 114,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,669 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,542 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,003 miles

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

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 OKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OKF, 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

How do I check the history of VU62 OKF?

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What year was VU62 OKF registered?

VU62 OKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is VU62 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 OKF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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