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YG62 NBK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NBK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 71,604 miles

Advise front brake discs are slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 5 Dec 2025 71,604 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Advise front brake discs are slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Advise rear shocker bump stops adrift

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,438 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,644 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,808 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 31,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,715 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NBK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YG62 NBK, 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 YG62 NBK registered?

YG62 NBK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YG62 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NBK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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