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YE62 YTG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,758 mi
Last recorded124,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 124,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,014 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,968 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 119,954 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level on min

Fail 29 Jul 2020 101,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level on min

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,939 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 89,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop / diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop / diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/h/front fog lght cracked.smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/h/front fog lght cracked.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,833 miles

smoke test too clean to read

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,406 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 YTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

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

Is YE62 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YTG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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