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YH62 HYP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,163 mi
Last recorded116,163 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 100,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,962 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YH62 HYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH62 HYP, 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 YH62 HYP registered?

YH62 HYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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