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VE62 YCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,123 mi
Last recorded47,123 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 YCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 41,723 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 41,723 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2023 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,383 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 38,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mini boxing gloves hanging from middle mirror ()

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

both front windows tinted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 30,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 30,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,926 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 YCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YCF, 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 YCF?

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What year was VE62 YCF registered?

VE62 YCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is VE62 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 YCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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