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YG62 VTM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

223,795 mi
Last recorded223,795 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 223,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 212,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, less the 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 186,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road Wheel Weld

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 159,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road Wheel Weld

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 159,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road Wheel Weld

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,225 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,031 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,822 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,440 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VTM 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 76.9%.

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 VTM, 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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What year was YG62 VTM registered?

YG62 VTM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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