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YR62 EGJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 72,245 miles

Emissions clean

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged all swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 72,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,797 miles

Emissions clean

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,477 miles

Emissions to clean to read

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,753 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre ON legal limit/cut inner side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,320 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YR62 EGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR62 EGJ, 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 YR62 EGJ registered?

YR62 EGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is YR62 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 EGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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