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VU62 VNH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VNH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 94,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 88,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 88,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,689 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,623 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 63,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 47,031 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,165 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 41,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,821 miles

emissions to clean to register

screen wash interittent

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,152 miles

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

Offside Front tyre very close to cords

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 VNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

VU62 VNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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