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YK62 VJD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,383 mi
Last recorded181,383 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VJD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 181,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 181,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 163,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 117,783 miles

windscreen has small damage less then 10mm circle outside zoneA

Fail 5 Nov 2019 117,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen has small damage less then 10mm circle outside zoneA

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,194 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,491 miles

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 6 Nov 2017 85,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VJD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

YK62 VJD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YK62 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VJD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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