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YD62 UMJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,949 mi
Last recorded106,949 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 106,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 106,947 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2025 94,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 94,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation-Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B but not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,175 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,041 miles

Scratches to windscreen

Slight play to O/S steering arm/ rack area

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,012 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in steering arm/ possible rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,627 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 60,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,298 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 36,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,608 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 19,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

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

Is YD62 UMJ safe to buy?

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