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YG62 UAF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,589 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,020 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 127,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 101,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,982 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL Brake Pads low. (3.5.1g)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise: tyre below limit in places. (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

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

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