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YE62 CYL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 CYL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 161,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 154,533 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,623 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake system/pad wear warning noted on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant below minimum level

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 113,318 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,955 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,947 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 CYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE62 CYL registered?

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

Is YE62 CYL safe to buy?

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