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YE62 DCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet not squirting /offside provides enough to clear

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge /non run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shield insecure

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

T.P.M.S. warning displayed

Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,980 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,485 miles

Nearside Front restricted flow

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,411 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal travels under pressure (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked but driver side works

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,448 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,446 miles

Windscreen washer not working (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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,241 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,241 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 53,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,508 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 45,507 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,921 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,921 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 24,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

YE62 DCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is YE62 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 DCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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