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YC62 TAU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,871 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,095 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,834 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 97,088 miles

Rear lights tinted

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,310 miles

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2021 89,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,765 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 79,762 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,082 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 70,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 45,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,445 miles

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,342 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 TAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TAU, 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.

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What year was YC62 TAU registered?

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

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