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YG62 UZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 101,329 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on pads like new

Fail 28 Aug 2026 101,329 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on pads like new

Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 89,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 77,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm with edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm with edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 77,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm with edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm with edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 55,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,707 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 36,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,663 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,697 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 UZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

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

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