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YE62 YUU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,009 mi
Last recorded150,009 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 150,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 133,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 133,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 121,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 121,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,296 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,999 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 34,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

under trays and engine covers 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 YUU 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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

YE62 YUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is YE62 YUU safe to buy?

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