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YG62 VPO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,468 mi
Last recorded103,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly rough when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,350 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 95,350 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,476 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,700 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,856 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 38,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,429 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,913 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 17,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

YG62 VPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 VPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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