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LY62 YWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 YWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 99,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 87,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,434 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,309 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,051 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,702 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 29,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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LY62 YWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LY62 YWW, 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 LY62 YWW registered?

LY62 YWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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