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YE62 YVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,270 mi
Last recorded50,270 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 50,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,184 miles

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

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

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,828 miles

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

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,416 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,383 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,266 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,162 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,074 miles

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 26 Sep 2018 40,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,696 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/r adult seat

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted in adault seat

under-trays fitted obscuring soe under-side components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,971 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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YE62 YVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

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

Is YE62 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YVP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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