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WM62 VJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,719 mi
Last recorded75,719 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM62 VJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 75,719 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play

Fail 8 Sep 2026 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play

Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,821 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,640 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edging off right hand 2.6mm and 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in left hand handlamp

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 51,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 48,786 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 45,873 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in lower zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 36,915 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S

Pass 14 May 2018 31,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,641 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2016 16,764 miles

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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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WM62 VJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WM62 VJU, 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 WM62 VJU?

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What year was WM62 VJU registered?

WM62 VJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WM62 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM62 VJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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