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RO62 YVH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 YVH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 136,726 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,187 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,408 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,831 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 YVH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

RO62 YVH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is RO62 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 YVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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