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YB62 BYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 BYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,769 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 86,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,095 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,023 miles

engine cover

rear tyres worn on inner edges

under shield

Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,888 miles

engine cover

under shield

Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,995 miles

engine cover

under shield

Pass 13 Jan 2018 39,227 miles

engine cover

under shield

Pass 7 Jan 2017 34,930 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,026 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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YB62 BYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 YB62 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB62 BYW registered?

YB62 BYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YB62 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 BYW 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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