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YC62 UVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,660 mi
Last recorded186,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 186,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 183,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 181,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 178,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 175,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 165,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,382 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,946 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

n/s mirror glass smashed

o/s/r tyre on limit

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 UVL 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 UVL, 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 UVL?

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What year was YC62 UVL registered?

YC62 UVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YC62 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UVL 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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