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YC62 TVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 99,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 13 May 2021 85,767 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also severely damaged on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear most seats missing at time of test.

Fail 13 May 2021 85,767 miles

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

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also severely damaged on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear most seats missing at time of test.

Pass 14 May 2020 78,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 77,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,093 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,469 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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YC62 TVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

YC62 TVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YC62 TVW safe to buy?

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