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VO62 YNY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,989 mi
Last recorded137,989 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 YNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 137,989 miles

Front Crossmember corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 131,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front most rubber. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Sep 2024 127,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front most rubber. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,671 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Sep 2023 122,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire not connected .

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire not connected .

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,643 miles

Front Inner brake pads worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225-45-17

Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing very close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing very close to cord (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r light lens cracked

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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VO62 YNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VO62 YNY, 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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VO62 YNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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