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YG62 OPM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OPM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,216 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 125,216 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 111,490 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,490 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 105,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,528 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (close to bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (close to bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,825 miles

Minor play o/s/f steering rack area

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 61,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,860 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 OPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPM, 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.

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What year was YG62 OPM registered?

YG62 OPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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