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YK62 VLL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,980 mi
Last recorded120,980 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VLL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 120,980 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 120,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,278 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 115,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,166 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn quite heavily on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear, also worn on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn quite heavily on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear, also worn on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,433 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has very low response nearside, advise attention

Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention soon

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,365 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,964 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,862 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,707 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,071 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 VLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLL, 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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YK62 VLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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