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YJ62 VNP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,757 mi
Last recorded63,757 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VNP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,635 miles

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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YJ62 VNP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ62 VNP, 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 YJ62 VNP registered?

YJ62 VNP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YJ62 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ62 VNP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ62 VNP have outstanding finance?

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