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YG62 MRU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 135,326 miles

play in rack, slight oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,013 miles

slight oil leak, slight play in rack

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,166 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Nov 2022 107,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,993 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,297 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,664 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,524 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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YG62 MRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG62 MRU, 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 YG62 MRU registered?

YG62 MRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is YG62 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 MRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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