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YB62 EPN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EPN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 47,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner brake pad around 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner brake pad around 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 47,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner brake pad around 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner brake pad around 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 38,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 31,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front 2.5mm Rear 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall 215 40 18 Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR Worn on edge / Inner 245 35 18 Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 29,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 245/35X18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 245/35x18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 21,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 20,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 22 Dec 2017 16,343 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 14,551 miles

All tyres cracking between tread - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 11,807 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 11,807 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 EPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

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

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