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YG62 VWU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater on door mirror slightly defective - flickering

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 74,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer tread (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge (225/45r17 run flat

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge (225/45r17 run flat

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,871 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 VWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

Is YG62 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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