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YK62 VBL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,484 mi
Last recorded83,484 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 80,522 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,062 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,062 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,652 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,697 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 45,697 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 15 Jan 2016 37,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,403 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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YK62 VBL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK62 VBL, 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 YK62 VBL registered?

YK62 VBL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is YK62 VBL safe to buy?

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