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YG62 MTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,678 mi
Last recorded140,678 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,507 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,461 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 104,008 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 86,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,549 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,863 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 36,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 YG62 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

YG62 MTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is YG62 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 MTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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