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YC62 BTY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,017 mi
Last recorded49,017 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BTY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 49,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 47,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 47,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,599 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 46,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,522 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2022 42,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,369 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,227 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,814 miles

child seats fitted to rear belts not checked

front brake discs lipped

rear wiper blade split

under trims fitted cant see some components

both front tyres bauld on outer tread(passes on tyre design) HIGHLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

both rear tyres just on 1.6mm in centre HIGHLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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 BTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC62 BTY, 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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What year was YC62 BTY registered?

YC62 BTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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