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YP62 VVS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,162 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,825 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 108,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 106,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 101,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,185 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,185 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Rear wear indicator wire poorly fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 62,607 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,009 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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YP62 VVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YP62 VVS, 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 YP62 VVS registered?

YP62 VVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is YP62 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VVS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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