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VE62 YXX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,783 mi
Last recorded146,783 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 YXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 146,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 137,477 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 132,767 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 132,767 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,912 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 124,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 111,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 111,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 107,079 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 107,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2021 101,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 96,209 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 96,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator illuminates on dash pads ok

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,161 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) + uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,325 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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 YXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

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

Is VE62 YXX safe to buy?

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