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YB62 EDC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EDC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 42,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 33,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 33,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,904 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 32,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,878 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 27,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,627 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 23,457 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 23,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 16,795 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres perished/cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Jan 2016 10,964 miles

Nearside Front light cracks forming in tyre

Offside Front light cracks forming in tyre

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 EDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB62 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

YB62 EDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YB62 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 EDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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