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YC62 NLY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,895 mi
Last recorded95,895 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 NLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Daytime running light inop

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,757 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,996 miles

nail in n/side front tyre

wear on inner and outer edge front and rear tyres

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 NLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

YC62 NLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YC62 NLY safe to buy?

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