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YK62 VNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,368 mi
Last recorded34,368 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,368 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Feb 2025 34,366 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted RETAINING CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,284 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Feb 2023 23,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,193 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack between tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,945 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,825 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 VNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

YK62 VNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 VNU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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