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YG62 PPU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,984 mi
Last recorded156,984 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 156,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 156,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 149,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 144,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 134,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 119,775 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2021 119,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 119,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,654 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,538 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 70,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,755 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 PPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

YG62 PPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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