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YK62 VWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 127,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,359 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,750 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front side repeater faulty

Rear tyres wearing low in places

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

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 VWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

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

Is YK62 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VWS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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