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YG62 OEY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 104,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 103,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of underside

Pass 15 May 2024 100,600 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,531 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,202 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,090 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2018 53,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,037 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,868 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 OEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

YG62 OEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is YG62 OEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OEY 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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