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PE62 YEL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,276 mi
Last recorded77,276 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 YEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 68,455 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 35,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 29,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,575 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,566 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on outer 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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PE62 YEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PE62 YEL, 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 PE62 YEL registered?

PE62 YEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is PE62 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 YEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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