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YC62 SUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,040 mi
Last recorded160,040 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 160,040 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 141,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 132,048 miles

o/s no plate light dim

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,858 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,782 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

no emissions printout due to low emissions

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,358 miles

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions. test result PASS

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,132 miles

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

No emissions printout due to low emissions

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

engine and under trays fitted . not allowing full inspection of some items

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 SUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

YC62 SUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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