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YC62 TWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,993 mi
Last recorded150,993 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,993 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 135,840 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastiv sill cover fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2022 135,840 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastiv sill cover fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,851 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fittred

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,341 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,093 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 TWY 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 81.8%.

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 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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

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

Is YC62 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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