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YD62 YWA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,085 mi
Last recorded142,085 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 YWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 142,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 136,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 126,115 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 126,101 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,225 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 83,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,373 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,665 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,422 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall is perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre sidewall is perished

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 YWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

YD62 YWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YD62 YWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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