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YO62 PYB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,132 mi
Last recorded82,132 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO62 PYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,132 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 82,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,305 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,398 miles

covers on under body

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,665 miles

covers on under body

Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,682 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 54,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,034 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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YO62 PYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YO62 PYB, 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 YO62 PYB registered?

YO62 PYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YO62 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO62 PYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YO62 PYB have outstanding finance?

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