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YH62 YPU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,448 mi
Last recorded77,448 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 77,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,207 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 55,671 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,612 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 YPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

YH62 YPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YH62 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 YPU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH62 YPU have outstanding finance?

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