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BD62 YVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,594 mi
Last recorded91,594 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front end arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front end arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,685 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Offside Front Wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,805 miles

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn and worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,292 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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BD62 YVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BD62 YVV, 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 BD62 YVV registered?

BD62 YVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BD62 YVV safe to buy?

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