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VE62 YBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,064 mi
Last recorded57,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 YBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,101 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 42,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,541 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,364 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 YBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE62 YBO, 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 YBO?

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What year was VE62 YBO registered?

VE62 YBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VE62 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 YBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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