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YC62 ANU

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

83,068 mi
Last recorded83,068 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ANU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,068 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 80,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 77,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,065 miles

Exhaust system flexi section is deteriorated

Under engine & floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,792 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,713 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres are breaking up between the treads

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing edge

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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YC62 ANU 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 YC62 ANU, 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 YC62 ANU registered?

YC62 ANU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 ANU 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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