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YH62 UBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,450 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges 225/45/17 w runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 18,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,033 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 UBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

YH62 UBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YH62 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UBF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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