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YG62 UUK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,266 mi
Last recorded105,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 105,266 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 105,266 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,280 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 92,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - Parking / handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - Parking / handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 78,865 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 78,865 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,178 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,290 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 59,290 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 46,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,047 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,519 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 UUK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

YG62 UUK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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