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VU62 OMX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,231 mi
Last recorded115,231 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,231 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 115,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 109,873 miles

brake pad warning light on

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,529 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,434 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,238 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 OMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

VU62 OMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is VU62 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 OMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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