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YE62 ELH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ELH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,431 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Bothsides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Bothsides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 64,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,263 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,116 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 37,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ELH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

YE62 ELH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YE62 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ELH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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