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YK62 VPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,338 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,003 miles

deterioration to nearside front lower ball joint dust cover

nearside day running lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays fitted preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,757 miles

Front Oil leak of diff ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,963 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 VPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

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

Is YK62 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VPV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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