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YG62 PNL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 PNL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 142,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,347 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 45,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,910 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 PNL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

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

Is YG62 PNL safe to buy?

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