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OY62 YDF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 YDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 134,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,689 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,070 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

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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OY62 YDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 OY62 YDF, 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 OY62 YDF registered?

OY62 YDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is OY62 YDF safe to buy?

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