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YH62 UBD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,167 mi
Last recorded70,167 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 70,167 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 70,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,269 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 69,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

dip stick damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,802 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 56,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,072 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 52,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,272 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,947 miles

brake pads low waring light ( checked brake pads not low)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,508 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 21,508 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH62 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

YH62 UBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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