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YE62 CEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,041 mi
Last recorded66,041 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 CEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 66,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear has had temporary repair carried out (string repair

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,255 miles

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

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 outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 53,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 49,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 45,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 41,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush is split front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,401 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,781 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 CEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE62 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

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

Is YE62 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 CEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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