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YG62 TVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,086 mi
Last recorded168,086 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 168,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body damage

Fail 5 Aug 2026 168,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body damage

Pass 5 Aug 2025 156,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 156,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 147,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,663 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 139,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,157 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 132,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,892 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

possible leak front washers?

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,488 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,077 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,889 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,437 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 20,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 TVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

YG62 TVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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