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YG62 OGT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OGT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 78,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 69,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2025 69,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 56,914 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 56,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,265 miles

underbody covers fitted.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 45,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 36,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2019 26,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 20,112 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 20,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,453 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 14,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 12,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 12,001 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 8,555 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 OGT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

YG62 OGT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is YG62 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OGT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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