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YH62 UMV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,747 mi
Last recorded85,747 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 85,747 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,310 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 63,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Offside Front Steering Sidearms.

Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,924 miles

nearside front front lower arm inner bush poor

nearside front tyre bald on edges , on breakers & cracking

offside front tyre bald on edges & cracking

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,221 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

nearside front front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,536 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,134 miles

3-4mm left on front brake pads

Fail 19 Oct 2015 27,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 UMV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

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

Is YH62 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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