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YP62 NBE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,380 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray on cant check rest components

Pass 12 Sep 2025 116,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 108,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,253 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 87,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,458 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,092 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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YP62 NBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP62 NBE, 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 YP62 NBE registered?

YP62 NBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is YP62 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 NBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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