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YR62 EWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,418 mi
Last recorded120,418 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 120,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,797 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 110,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 89,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,779 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,106 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,287 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,061 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Front Both front Tyre's worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm left (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 EWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YR62 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

YR62 EWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 EWY 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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