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YR62 OYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,132 mi
Last recorded96,132 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,132 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,824 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 93,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 84,708 miles

coolant warning message on dash checked there is coolant in expansion tank when cap released ...possible thermostat issue ...

under trays fitted ….wet mot

Fail 1 Apr 2024 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coolant warning message on dash checked there is coolant in expansion tank when cap released ...possible thermostat issue ...

under trays fitted ….wet mot

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wateringress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wateringress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,441 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,845 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,815 miles

under body trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,283 miles

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 OYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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