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YE62 BVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,710 mi
Last recorded116,710 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,014 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,046 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,776 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 83,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,285 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 42,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,307 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 28,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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YE62 BVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE62 BVL, 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 YE62 BVL registered?

YE62 BVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YE62 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 BVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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