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YG62 VXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 97,077 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 91,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 84,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,235 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 69,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,159 miles

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,643 miles

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

Rear tyres tread deteriorated

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted

chips on screen

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 35,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,241 miles

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

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

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 VXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

Is YG62 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VXC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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