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YE62 BUU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,699 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,566 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,566 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,126 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing (below 3mm)

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,256 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 80,255 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 73,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,632 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 BUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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