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YP62 UFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 148,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 139,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,926 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 126,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2023 119,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 86,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 78,957 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 78,957 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,731 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing inner tie rod play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,702 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 UFY 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 76.9%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

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

Is YP62 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 UFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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