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YC62 VBD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,715 mi
Last recorded115,715 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VBD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,715 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 115,710 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,201 miles

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 Feb 2024 99,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,133 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp very dim (LED )

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,358 miles

EML light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,224 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers fitted covering components

rear wiper blade split

under trays fitted covering components

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 VBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

YC62 VBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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