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YE62 YSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,177 mi
Last recorded67,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,627 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 52,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,472 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,836 miles

Rear Number plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2021 43,836 miles

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

Rear Number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,310 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to pick up

Pass 14 Dec 2019 30,139 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 24,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 17,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 12,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,534 miles

under tray 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 YSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE62 YSO registered?

YE62 YSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YE62 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YSO 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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