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YE62 EPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,109 mi
Last recorded95,109 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 EPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,109 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 95,109 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,224 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all/ both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,872 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,748 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 56,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,398 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,772 miles

emissions too clean to obtain

under trays

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,154 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 12 Oct 2016 36,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,983 miles

under trays 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 EPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPX, 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

How do I check the history of YE62 EPX?

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What year was YE62 EPX registered?

YE62 EPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YE62 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 EPX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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