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VK62 YXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,283 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks soft front and rear and front and rear covers loose /damaged (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play and knock n/s/f suspension top (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play / knock o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 103,283 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks soft front and rear and front and rear covers loose /damaged (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play and knock n/s/f suspension top (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play / knock o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays broken and loose

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,532 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play and slight knock in steering ()

water in both headlamps

Fail 27 Jan 2025 95,532 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play and slight knock in steering ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

water in both headlamps

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,067 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have water in lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel of rack has slight play and slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,957 miles

Steering system slightly rough slight play and knock in the o/s of the steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,225 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight knock / play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 73,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight knock / play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,509 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,250 miles

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

front brake pads look low

rear tyres worn close to the wear bars and o/s/r has a nail in it

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,616 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2018 41,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,175 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VK62 YXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK62 YXZ, 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 VK62 YXZ registered?

VK62 YXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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