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YG62 OFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,837 mi
Last recorded119,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 119,837 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 117,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,099 miles

rear tyres wearing low-nsf suspension arm bush perished slightly-osf inner steering rack arm slight play-osf tyre outer edge slightly perished-

Fail 23 Sep 2024 113,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail suspension arm ( boomerang arm ) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing low-nsf suspension arm bush perished slightly-osf inner steering rack arm slight play-osf tyre outer edge slightly perished-

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,162 miles

n s f + o s r shockers slightly damp-

Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 103,789 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,170 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,739 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 87,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,672 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,646 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFP, 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

How do I check the history of YG62 OFP?

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What year was YG62 OFP registered?

YG62 OFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is YG62 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OFP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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