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MT62 YWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 YWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 141,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 119,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/1/--88Y--run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in `A` zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,700 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,757 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,441 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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MT62 YWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MT62 YWS, 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 MT62 YWS registered?

MT62 YWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MT62 YWS safe to buy?

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