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YK62 VEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,448 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 86,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,861 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 82,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,120 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 VEU 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 VEU, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 VEU?

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What year was YK62 VEU registered?

YK62 VEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YK62 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VEU 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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