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YG62 UJX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,851 mi
Last recorded112,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 112,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 112,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild insecure and undertrays missing

Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 103,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished 245/35/18 92y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 97,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 97,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,907 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,421 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 UJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJX, 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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YG62 UJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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