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YC62 UGX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,923 mi
Last recorded139,923 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 139,923 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 139,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2024 122,671 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded plus lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner has slight play in steering mechanism

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded plus lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stonechips on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers dust covers are deteriorated , incomplete and insecure

both rear shock absorbers dust covers are insecure

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,639 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the reading

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,576 miles

Emission test carried out, reading not registering.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,576 miles

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

Emission test carried out, reading not registering.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mounting bracket, air freshener and charging cable ()

Nearside headrest wrong way round

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mounting bracket, air freshener and charging cable ()

Nearside headrest wrong way round

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,927 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 UGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

YC62 UGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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