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RO62 YVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 YVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 81,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,625 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,343 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 38,689 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 31,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 24,149 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,618 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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RO62 YVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO62 YVC, 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 RO62 YVC registered?

RO62 YVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is RO62 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 YVC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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