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YG62 RGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,170 mi
Last recorded99,170 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 RGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,170 miles

Offside SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 29 Oct 2025 99,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit in tread

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,148 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,143 miles

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

BOTH REAR SHOCKS DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,096 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 35,096 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,394 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 RGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG62 RGV, 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 YG62 RGV registered?

YG62 RGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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