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YE62 YWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,020 mi
Last recorded105,020 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,020 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 26 May 2026 105,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,933 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2025 98,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray fitted

Engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,781 miles

Undertray fitted

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,514 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,073 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))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,781 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 73,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,185 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,853 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,125 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fiited

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,553 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting too crack

O/s front and n/s rear tyres starting too crack

Fail 3 Nov 2015 32,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting too crack

O/s front and n/s rear tyres starting too crack

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 YWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

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

Is YE62 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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