MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs slightly corroded
nearside front bumper damaged
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged + worn uneven
Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
front discs slightly corroded
nearside front bumper damaged
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged + worn uneven
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
rear brake pads very low
rear discs worn + corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
chips in screen
rear discs slightly corroded
slight oil leak from diff
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
under shields fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under shields fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover fitted
Underbody covers fitted
Undertray fitted
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Engine cover fitted
Underbody covers fitted
Undertray fitted
both rear tubeless valves perished
undertrays fitted
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YK62 VLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?
YK62 VLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.
Is YK62 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK62 VLX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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