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YC62 UCL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner and outer edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,842 miles

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

o/s/r shockabsorber bump stop perished

Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,988 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Fail 4 Jan 2023 96,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,603 miles

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

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

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

Service light on

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,648 miles

Nearside Head light aim was low [adjusted]

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,713 miles

Damage to lower front bumper + under trays

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,294 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,194 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 UCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

YC62 UCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YC62 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UCL 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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