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YB62 EWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,225 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 47,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,010 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 34,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 25,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2015 15,514 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 EWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

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

Is YB62 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 EWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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