CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC62 VVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,394 mi
Last recorded180,394 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 180,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2026 180,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2025 169,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 164,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake grabbing and noisy.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 155,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 144,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 107,721 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,603 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,313 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,060 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC62 VVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVO, 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

How do I check the history of YC62 VVO?

You can check the full history of YC62 VVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC62 VVO registered?

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

Is YC62 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VVO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 VVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC62 VVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.