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YS62 OPO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,377 mi
Last recorded62,377 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 OPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 62,377 miles

Nearside Front head lamp full of condensation

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,066 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 52,066 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 47,900 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 47,900 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 44,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not sufficient fluid to windscreen to test wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,352 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 38,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,214 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 27,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre 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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YS62 OPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YS62 OPO, 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 YS62 OPO registered?

YS62 OPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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