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YC62 UGF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 125,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,609 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 69,994 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 69,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,149 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 UGF 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 83.3%.

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 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

YC62 UGF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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