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YC62 UCY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,890 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 53,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,666 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 42,626 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,324 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,384 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 UCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY?

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What year was YC62 UCY registered?

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

Is YC62 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UCY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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