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YG62 TVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,044 mi
Last recorded161,044 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 161,044 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 161,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 152,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 143,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,638 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement on inner track rod ball joint ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 126,561 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,119 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,862 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 TVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

YG62 TVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is YG62 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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