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YE62 BYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,104 mi
Last recorded104,104 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 104,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 86,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2019 69,620 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped inner edge

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,210 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished outer wall

Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,542 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,542 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,235 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

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 BYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YE62 BYV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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