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YG62 RBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 80,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 53,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 53,556 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,979 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 46,979 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 43,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 37,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 31,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 27,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped /worn (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outer edge

nails in nsr+osr tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2015 20,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped /worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

nails in nsr+osr tyre

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 RBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

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

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