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YB62 EJA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EJA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 124,041 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 119,363 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 115,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 105,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 98,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,652 miles

service due on display

Fail 22 Nov 2019 91,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

service due on display

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,058 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,441 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,039 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,966 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 EJA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 YB62 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 EJA 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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