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YG62 NDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,072 mi
Last recorded122,072 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 122,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,338 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 108,338 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,676 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,685 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction thick vinal sticker at top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,981 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 64,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,957 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 NDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NDV, 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 YG62 NDV registered?

YG62 NDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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