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EO62 YLA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 YLA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 124,761 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 124,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 118,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 114,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 109,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 104,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,715 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,811 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,324 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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EO62 YLA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO62 YLA, 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 EO62 YLA registered?

EO62 YLA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is EO62 YLA safe to buy?

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