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YK62 VTE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,608 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 88,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 72,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,186 miles

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 13 Aug 2021 50,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 23 Aug 2020 39,250 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 39,248 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,665 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 22,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,301 miles

show plates in boot

Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

YK62 VTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is YK62 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VTE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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