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YE62 YSH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,920 mi
Last recorded123,920 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,409 miles

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 7 Aug 2021 101,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view

Fail 7 Aug 2019 81,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Smooth inside edge with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (Cords almost exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (cords almost exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,275 miles

Floor pans fitted

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 YSH 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

YE62 YSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YE62 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YSH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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