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YG62 TVU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,061 mi
Last recorded66,061 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,410 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 59,410 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Apr 2019 48,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nosey lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,657 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing 2x (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,085 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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 TVU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

YG62 TVU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is YG62 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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