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PN62 YUS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 YUS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 114,871 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 114,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,471 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,873 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,385 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,988 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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PN62 YUS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PN62 YUS, 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 PN62 YUS registered?

PN62 YUS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is PN62 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 YUS 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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