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YG62 MVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,275 miles

Front Headlamp has water droplets on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 122,275 miles

Front Headlamp has water droplets on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,644 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s headlamps has water droplets inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 116,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side reapeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s headlamps has water droplets inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,326 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not sitting properly on slot (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,960 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,090 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 71,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 44,121 miles

emissions to clean to give reading

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,348 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 5 Oct 2016 34,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,412 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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YG62 MVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YG62 MVE, 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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YG62 MVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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