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YT62 MVY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,154 mi
Last recorded149,154 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MVY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 149,154 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 137,654 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2022 131,823 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 127,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,148 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin half warn alround (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in OSR tyre

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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YT62 MVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT62 MVY, 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 YT62 MVY registered?

YT62 MVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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