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YR62 EYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,191 mi
Last recorded195,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 195,191 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,812 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,927 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine has slight misfire

Fail 14 Dec 2021 99,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine has slight misfire

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear SLIGHTLY CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 75,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,159 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,398 miles

Offside Front mixed tyres on front axle /one winter

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 EYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EYG, 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.

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What year was YR62 EYG registered?

YR62 EYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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