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YC62 TTV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,015 mi
Last recorded178,015 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 178,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 170,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 170,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 163,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 156,672 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 151,199 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end ()

Pass 28 Dec 2019 146,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 136,974 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,856 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 TTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

YC62 TTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YC62 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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