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YY62 EBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,422 mi
Last recorded74,422 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 EBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,422 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 74,418 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,878 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 61,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,587 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,643 miles

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 4 Dec 2020 53,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,114 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,806 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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YY62 EBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY62 EBV, 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 YY62 EBV registered?

YY62 EBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YY62 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 EBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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