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YC62 BVD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BVD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,589 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front wind screen showing signs of wear [cracked] (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened front n/s MacPherson strut [INNER LEG ] weak (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre low worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s inner brake shoes squealing (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 76,584 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure front o/s spring fitted wrong (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear o/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front n/s lower arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front wind screen showing signs of wear [cracked] (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre low worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,518 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 63,518 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,829 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YC62 BVD 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 81.8%.

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 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 YC62 BVD, 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 YC62 BVD registered?

YC62 BVD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 BVD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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