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YG62 URE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,071 mi
Last recorded31,071 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 URE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 31,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin cords will soon be present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 29,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 29,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,703 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,645 miles

o/s/r tyre nailed and both front tyres worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,712 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 URE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

YG62 URE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is YG62 URE safe to buy?

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