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YG62 RBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 RBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,829 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 111,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 111,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 98,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,244 miles

under covers making inspection difficult

Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,244 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,196 miles

rear plate cleaned at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,196 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lights flashing when first switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

rear plate cleaned at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2020 65,741 miles

undercover fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,586 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 26,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

YG62 RBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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