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YR62 EWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,921 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 117,668 miles

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

advise under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

advise under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens broken but not showing white light

Fail 4 Mar 2022 106,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,753 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 99,753 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,943 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,832 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on 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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YR62 EWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR62 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

YR62 EWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YR62 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 EWM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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