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YC62 EPY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,077 mi
Last recorded187,077 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 EPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 187,077 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 181,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 181,341 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 171,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 156,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 143,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases damaged engine breather (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,376 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 117,907 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 6 Dec 2018 102,025 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both scrubbed on outer edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2.5 mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,279 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

YC62 EPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 EPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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