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EA62 YHL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 YHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 163,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 163,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,380 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 158,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 155,304 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 155,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 151,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 144,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 142,389 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 142,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 140,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 138,464 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 138,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,727 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,605 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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EA62 YHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EA62 YHL, 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

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What year was EA62 YHL registered?

EA62 YHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is EA62 YHL safe to buy?

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