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CV62 YEF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 YEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 85,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 83,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,437 miles

DPF signs of welding but suspect new flexy pipe welded in and not tampered with.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

DPF signs of welding but suspect new flexy pipe welded in and not tampered with.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,295 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,944 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 43,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 30,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 18,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CV62 YEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV62 YEF, 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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CV62 YEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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