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YG62 SLV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,065 miles

Nearside Water in headlight

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

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

Washers weak but enough on screen

Wet weather test conditions

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 60,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,006 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 49,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 43,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 38,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 13,582 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 SLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

YG62 SLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is YG62 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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