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YG62 VHM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,613 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 120,613 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,486 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 103,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM RFONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM RFONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 76,078 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,374 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm,245/35 R18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,612 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 VHM 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 76.5%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

YG62 VHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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