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YE62 USB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,164 mi
Last recorded124,164 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 USB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,861 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,676 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/ZR17 94 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/ZR17 94 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread 225/45/ZR17 94 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread 225/45/ZR17 94 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2019 102,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,428 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 91,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,196 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,879 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 USB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

YE62 USB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YE62 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 USB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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