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YG62 TWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,181 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 74,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 30 Sep 2019 67,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 25,149 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 TWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

YG62 TWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YG62 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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