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YP62 NGY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,096 mi
Last recorded68,096 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,096 miles

Brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Offside Front jacking point block missing

Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,228 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front jacking point block missing

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 60,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 54,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 46,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 35,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small cracks

Offside Rear tyre small cracks

Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 26,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,282 miles

Front nails in both tyre treads

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

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 NGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP62 NGY, 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 YP62 NGY registered?

YP62 NGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YP62 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 NGY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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