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YG62 VJE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,107 mi
Last recorded136,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VJE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 136,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 135,189 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 134,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 132,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 119,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,376 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,296 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 VJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

YG62 VJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YG62 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VJE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 VJE have outstanding finance?

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