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YC62 DOH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 103,946 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 30 Aug 2025 82,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 77,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2023 70,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,886 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,525 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,879 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 DOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

YC62 DOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is YC62 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 DOH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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