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VE62 CYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 CYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 74,869 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front steering has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,247 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 44,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 32,507 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,174 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 29,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 25,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 21,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 18,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,056 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,932 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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VE62 CYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE62 CYG, 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 VE62 CYG?

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What year was VE62 CYG registered?

VE62 CYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is VE62 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 CYG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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