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YK62 VUL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 104,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 21 Dec 2023 92,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,416 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,414 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,332 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,238 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,393 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,393 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

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 VUL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

YK62 VUL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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