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YE62 BHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,752 mi
Last recorded157,752 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 157,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 157,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,326 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,555 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 129,555 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 120,394 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,535 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 89,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,777 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,603 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,310 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 BHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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