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YE62 UST

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 UST
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,692 miles

Nearside Front D.R.L out

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control front bush has slight play , cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside DRL not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight play in steering arm

Fail 10 Oct 2024 133,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush perished and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside DRL not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight play in steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 125,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 125,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,885 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,258 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 81,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,749 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 UST is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UST, 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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YE62 UST is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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