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YK62 VCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,241 miles

Offside Rear Screw in tread

Fail 7 Oct 2025 112,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Screw in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 104,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,581 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misted up

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,278 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,090 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,073 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,701 miles

Diesel emissions would not trigger DSM

Nearside rear tyre is punctured on inner shoulder

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 VCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

YK62 VCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is YK62 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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