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PK62 VYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 VYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,865 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,857 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 72,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat belts and seats not presented for test

Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 40,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,197 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 33,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and perishing

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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PK62 VYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK62 VYX, 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 PK62 VYX?

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What year was PK62 VYX registered?

PK62 VYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is PK62 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 VYX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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