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VK62 YYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,695 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 79,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/ cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 70,799 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/ cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,846 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 48,801 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 45,363 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 37,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,035 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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VK62 YYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYC, 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

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What year was VK62 YYC registered?

VK62 YYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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