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YK62 VLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,658 mi
Last recorded118,658 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 118,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,847 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged + worn uneven

Fail 17 Jun 2024 109,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,375 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2023 101,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

chips in screen

rear discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,428 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,867 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,780 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 65,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,940 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,940 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,089 miles

both rear tubeless valves perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,021 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 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.

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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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