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YC62 CAV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,033 mi
Last recorded75,033 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 CAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake Caliper spring clip missing

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,951 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play offside front steering rack end.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,241 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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YC62 CAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 YC62 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

Is YC62 CAV safe to buy?

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