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YY62 EAX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 EAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 140,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 134,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 123,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Rear pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,768 miles

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,598 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,054 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight run flat damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,558 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 43,107 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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YY62 EAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY62 EAX, 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 YY62 EAX registered?

YY62 EAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YY62 EAX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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