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YG62 VCY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 91,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 91,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 71,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,832 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,853 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 33,902 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 33,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,067 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 32,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,734 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 28,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working side repeater in mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,486 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

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 VCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VCY, 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.

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What year was YG62 VCY registered?

YG62 VCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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