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YC62 VWB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,928 mi
Last recorded51,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,928 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all, fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil film on gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jul 2025 51,928 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all, fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil film on gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,622 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 26,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,487 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 VWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

YC62 VWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YC62 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VWB 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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