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YH62 UAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washers need cleaning

Pass 15 May 2025 56,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,915 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,007 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 48,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,278 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,363 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,110 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 15,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 9,992 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 UAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UAE, 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 YH62 UAE registered?

YH62 UAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YH62 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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