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YC62 CAO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 CAO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,278 miles

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has a small chip

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,857 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front windscreen has a small chip less than 10mm in diameter in driver's view

Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,212 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3/mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CAO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YC62 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

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

Is YC62 CAO safe to buy?

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