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YG62 VFK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,970 mi
Last recorded157,970 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 157,970 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 9 Dec 2025 157,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2024 152,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 152,074 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 151,626 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,373 miles

Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pipes.

Nearside Front inner inner and outer tyre slightly worn

Offside Front Inner and outer tyre worn, cracking also tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 10 Nov 2023 148,373 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front inner inner and outer tyre slightly worn

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

Offside Front Inner and outer tyre worn, cracking also tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 139,838 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 139,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "LED" TYPE BULB FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED YELLOW - 225 45 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "LED" TYPE BULB FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed MARKED YELLOW - 225 45 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,691 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 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))

emissions too clean to measure

Fail 25 Jan 2021 135,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 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))

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 129,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,879 miles

brake pad warning lamp on new brake discs & pads fitted

hand brake just made requirements

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,554 miles

front position lights not emitting white

osf steering arm has slight play

osf wiper smear

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,514 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 VFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VFK, 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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YG62 VFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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