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YH62 YVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 95,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,933 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,148 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

osf inner rack end

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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YH62 YVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YH62 YVV, 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 YH62 YVV registered?

YH62 YVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 YVV 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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