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YC62 UNN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 89,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,531 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 62,527 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,434 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer wall

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UNN 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 UNN, 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 UNN?

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What year was YC62 UNN registered?

YC62 UNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YC62 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UNN 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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