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YF62 OJC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 OJC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 136,939 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded/swollen under insulation

n/s/r brake pipe corroded/swollen under insulation

o/s/r brake pipe corroded/swollen under insulation

play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 1 Oct 2025 136,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

n/s/f brake pipe corroded/swollen under insulation

n/s/r brake pipe corroded/swollen under insulation

o/s/r brake pipe corroded/swollen under insulation

play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,986 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s&n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s both lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s both lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyre low pressure (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs front discs very worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,329 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,096 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,865 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,285 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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YF62 OJC 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 YF62 OJC, 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 YF62 OJC registered?

YF62 OJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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