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YT62 MWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 111,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,741 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 79,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 79,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 68,859 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 59,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 51,227 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2017 46,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YT62 MWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YT62 MWE, 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 YT62 MWE registered?

YT62 MWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YT62 MWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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