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YE62 YMY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,917 mi
Last recorded105,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,414 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,987 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 70,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,071 miles

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

Offside Front screw in tyre tread shoulder

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,906 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 53,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,071 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 44,071 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,869 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 YMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

YE62 YMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YE62 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YMY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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