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YC62 CCA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 CCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 91,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc and pads showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

bonnet doesn't secure on main catch

nearside rear service brake and parking brake low effort noted

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2026 91,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc and pads showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

T P M S light on

bonnet doesn't secure on main catch

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to excessive binding

Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,420 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,179 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

crankshaft pulley rubber / coupling deteriorated

item within drivers view of front windscreen but not significantly affecting view

Fail 24 Jul 2024 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

crankshaft pulley rubber / coupling deteriorated

item within drivers view of front windscreen but not significantly affecting view

Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,265 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 19 Aug 2021 68,298 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,560 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 CCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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