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YG62 ORC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,476 mi
Last recorded95,476 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 ORC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 95,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 72,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower chip in screen

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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 ORC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

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

Is YG62 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 ORC 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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