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VN62 YTS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YTS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 82,837 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace soon as (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 37,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 27,847 miles

o/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 22,134 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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VN62 YTS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN62 YTS, 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 VN62 YTS registered?

VN62 YTS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is VN62 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 YTS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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