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YG62 PWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,239 mi
Last recorded93,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 93,239 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2026 93,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,297 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 84,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,420 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 77,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,169 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 36,039 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 26,321 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 26,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

YG62 PWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is YG62 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 PWL 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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