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YG62 USZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,063 mi
Last recorded116,063 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,063 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,209 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 86,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 63,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,681 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,385 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,134 miles

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

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 USZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

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

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