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YK62 VFG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,078 mi
Last recorded55,078 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 55,078 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 55,078 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,228 miles

Front washer jets only just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen when applied in short bursts

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw osr ()

rear brake pipes swelling

Pass 30 Sep 2023 45,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rear brake pipes swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 45,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rear brake pipes swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,053 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

tpms on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,495 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both minor age cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 31,557 miles

Both front tyres are cracking in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner, out of shape, and considerably under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge cracks and wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge cracks and wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 15,322 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 VFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

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

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