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MT62 VYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,675 mi
Last recorded150,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 VYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 150,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 127,324 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly binding.

Fail 1 Dec 2023 118,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly binding.

Pass 11 Dec 2022 105,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 91,763 miles

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp not affecting beam image at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 69,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,094 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / worn on edge close to cord / cut in tread advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / worn on edge close to cord advise replace (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,783 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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MT62 VYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MT62 VYM, 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 MT62 VYM registered?

MT62 VYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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