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YC62 VVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,205 mi
Last recorded142,205 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 142,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 133,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 128,058 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2024 128,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 122,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover/tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 117,144 miles

Undertray Fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2022 117,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,442 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 80,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,118 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin really low (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 65,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin really low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,850 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,301 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 VVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC62 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

YC62 VVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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