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YR62 EGZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,396 mi
Last recorded69,396 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 69,396 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 69,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,397 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under trays

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,706 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 EGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 YR62 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

YR62 EGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YR62 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 EGZ 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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