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YB62 EDR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,384 mi
Last recorded171,384 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EDR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 171,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 171,384 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 152,084 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Aug 2024 151,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear, in deep long splits on inner edges 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 133,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 112,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,777 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 74,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,887 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EDR, 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 YB62 EDR registered?

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

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