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YD62 OUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 OUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 144,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 132,047 miles

Front clamp broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Dampness on casing (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2023 125,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 117,936 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 39,848 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 39,848 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD62 OUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 YD62 OUH, 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 YD62 OUH registered?

YD62 OUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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