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YH62 UXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,621 mi
Last recorded35,621 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 35,621 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 32,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 32,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 28,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensates (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 28,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensates (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 24,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 21,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 19,264 miles

Nearside Front headlamp steamed up

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 13,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 9 Oct 2017 11,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 9,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 7,189 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 UXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH62 UXP 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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