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YG62 OOH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OOH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,888 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 75,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,169 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 63,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,362 miles

Wiper noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,067 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 24,067 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside 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 OOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

YG62 OOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is YG62 OOH safe to buy?

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