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YC62 DPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,165 mi
Last recorded118,165 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 118,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 93,390 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,666 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 14 Oct 2020 59,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 47,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 26,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,877 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 DPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DPX, 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

How do I check the history of YC62 DPX?

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What year was YC62 DPX registered?

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

Is YC62 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 DPX shows 13 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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