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YB62 OJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,810 mi
Last recorded29,810 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 OJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 29,810 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 28,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 26,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 23,708 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 22,102 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 20,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,254 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 15,023 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 12,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 9,348 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 OJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 OJU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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