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YG62 UBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,150 mi
Last recorded180,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 180,150 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 168,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 168,538 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 151,359 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,878 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside service brake slight lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside service brake slight lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,351 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,550 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,966 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 39,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UBV 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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

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

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