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YP62 NHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 95,383 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 91W R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,162 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,360 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,443 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,045 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

YP62 NHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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