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VU62 OLG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OLG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,244 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,157 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,920 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,968 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,747 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,988 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,407 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 OLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

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

Is VU62 OLG safe to buy?

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