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YK62 VCL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VCL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,002 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,750 miles

Knock from offside of steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2021 75,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Knock from offside of steering rack

Brake warning light on

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on edges

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,433 miles

Offside Front Knock from steering rack inner join

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,930 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyres ()

engine wont fully rev emissions too clean to read

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,949 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 VCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK62 VCL, 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 YK62 VCL registered?

YK62 VCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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