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YE62 YJR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake Pipes Coating Blistered @ Unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm and Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm and Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 109,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative RED Warning Light (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall 2 Buldges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake Pipes Coating Blistered @ Unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm and Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm and Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,050 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,619 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 64,499 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,938 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 YJR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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