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YH62 UBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 113,602 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 109,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 104,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 97,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,905 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s+n/s (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s+n/s (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cut but showing no cords

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,653 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Castor arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Castor arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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 UBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

YH62 UBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YH62 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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