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YC62 UPR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UPR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,760 miles

vehicle has been of road,(parts off undertray missing exposeing intercooler/radiator/fuel filter & pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2020 49,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin but not on wear indicator yet (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light has damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear bumper has damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6-2mm @ 225/45 r17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle indentification plate damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

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

Is YC62 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UPR 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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