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YE62 AWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,770 mi
Last recorded146,770 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 AWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 146,770 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,753 miles

Engine Oil Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Thread Uneven

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,520 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,374 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,346 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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YE62 AWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YE62 AWV, 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 YE62 AWV registered?

YE62 AWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 AWV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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