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YP62 NBM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,655 mi
Last recorded109,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 109,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,172 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,841 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 102,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 97,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 88,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,459 miles

rear brakes worn

slight judder in front brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,412 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear brakes worn

slight judder in front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,713 miles

front discs and pads are worn

nearside front tyre worn inside and outside edges

offside front and both rear tyres are starting to wear (3mm)

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,925 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (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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YP62 NBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

YP62 NBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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