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PN62 YVG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 YVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,875 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,828 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,145 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,643 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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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PN62 YVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN62 YVG, 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 PN62 YVG registered?

PN62 YVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is PN62 YVG safe to buy?

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