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YG62 OHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,307 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,031 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 56,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,138 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

nearside washer poor in operation

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 28,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 23,706 miles

excessive play in handbrake travel

Fail 19 Dec 2016 23,683 miles

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

excessive play in handbrake travel

Pass 24 Dec 2015 16,689 miles

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

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 OHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

YG62 OHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YG62 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OHN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 OHN have outstanding finance?

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