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YG62 TYB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,096 mi
Last recorded128,096 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 128,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,723 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 113,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,903 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,345 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 59,340 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,506 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front tyres are getting low and wearing smooth on the shoulders.

n/s/f tyre has a cut under 25mm deep enough to reach cord.

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 TYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

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

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