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YE62 YYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,781 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 82,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,049 miles

Offside Front rack end knocking requires further investigation

Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,336 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,999 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 YYC 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 91.7%.

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 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 YYC, 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

How do I check the history of YE62 YYC?

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What year was YE62 YYC registered?

YE62 YYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YE62 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YYC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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