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CV62 YZG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,252 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 91,252 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,512 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 81,512 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split near damper (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak on exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt webbing mouldy

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,438 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 75,436 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 46,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,610 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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CV62 YZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZG, 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 CV62 YZG registered?

CV62 YZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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