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YP62 NGG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NGG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,505 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear ind cable not connected to pad left hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,482 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft rubber joint(donut)perish splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear ind cable not connected to pad left hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))

tpms lamp illuminated (uneven tyre pressures)

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,075 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,322 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,415 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,040 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 53,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,005 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 41,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 21,439 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 NGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG registered?

YP62 NGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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