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YB62 ENY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,173 mi
Last recorded121,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 121,173 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff oil leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2026 121,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,114 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps working intermittent (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 108,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,377 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 92,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,417 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 73,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,153 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,557 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,572 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,415 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 ENY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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