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YC62 TSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,507 mi
Last recorded61,507 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 61,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,551 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 TSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO?

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What year was YC62 TSO registered?

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

Is YC62 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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