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VE62 YCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,791 mi
Last recorded46,791 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 46,791 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,950 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 43,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,167 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 40,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,090 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 19,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YCO, 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.

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What year was VE62 YCO registered?

VE62 YCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is VE62 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 YCO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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