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YD62 PVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 PVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 134,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,906 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 124,905 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,344 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,668 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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YD62 PVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD62 PVF, 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

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What year was YD62 PVF registered?

YD62 PVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is YD62 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 PVF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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