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YR62 VNB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VNB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,058 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 43,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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YR62 VNB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR62 VNB, 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

How do I check the history of YR62 VNB?

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What year was YR62 VNB registered?

YR62 VNB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 VNB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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