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YG62 VKU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,468 mi
Last recorded176,468 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 176,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 173,675 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 173,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 161,513 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp is illuminated

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 137,920 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad wear indicator lamp is illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 137,920 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad wear indicator lamp is illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2021 105,946 miles

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

Offside drl not working

Pass 20 May 2020 79,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,920 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn close to wear markers 2mm

Chip in windscreen

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside front tyre worn on edge & low tread (Just meets pass criteria)

Rear brake discs show wear

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,653 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 VKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG62 VKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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