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YY62 ECF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,655 mi
Last recorded124,655 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 ECF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2022 111,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,374 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 102,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,185 miles

Rear shockers bump stops worn

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,038 miles

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

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

Rear shockers bump stops worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,753 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,113 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 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

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

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