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YE62 YUD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,790 mi
Last recorded72,790 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 72,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 48,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 45,593 miles

Offside Front toy rod has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,760 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,976 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Oct 2017 31,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread at 3mm and tyre going bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Oct 2016 25,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,201 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 YUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

YE62 YUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is YE62 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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