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YE62 OYD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,148 mi
Last recorded120,148 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 OYD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 120,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 106,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 104,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 93,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 82,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 72,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 72,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 51,592 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 51,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2017 37,148 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,523 miles

cat heat shield loose noisey

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,552 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 24,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 OYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

YE62 OYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is YE62 OYD safe to buy?

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