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YC62 UOS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 141,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Banana Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 141,510 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Banana Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 137,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 128,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,421 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both front wheels buckled

Fail 17 Oct 2015 55,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both front wheels buckled

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 UOS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

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

Is YC62 UOS safe to buy?

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