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YC62 UOL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,463 mi
Last recorded140,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 140,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/SR and O/SR ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,506 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,506 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,665 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 109,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,608 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 98,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 78,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,376 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 59,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,216 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,990 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 UOL 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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC62 UOL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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