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YH62 OPZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,653 mi
Last recorded131,653 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 OPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 131,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 121,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 114,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,694 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,506 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,620 miles

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

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,998 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,719 miles

Front Inner brakes pads wearing low

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,451 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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YH62 OPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH62 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

YH62 OPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 OPZ safe to buy?

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