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YD62 UMG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 UMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 95,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,473 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 85,472 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,352 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 57,352 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S - 2 X 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 45,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,243 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 37,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,250 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 29,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,976 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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YD62 UMG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD62 UMG, 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 YD62 UMG registered?

YD62 UMG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YD62 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 UMG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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