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YG62 UCB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,923 mi
Last recorded107,923 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 107,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 104,423 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside mirror loose

Pass 4 Feb 2023 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,984 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire sensor routed wrong side of brake hose. also should be fastened within the nipple rubber cover.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire sensor routed wrong side of brake hose. also should be fastened within the nipple rubber cover.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3.5mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,809 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,460 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 28,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,847 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 UCB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

YG62 UCB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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