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YG62 NRE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NRE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 123,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light has cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2025 123,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light has cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,828 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 66,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,859 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,859 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,864 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 NRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG62 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

YG62 NRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is YG62 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 NRE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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