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YY62 NCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 NCO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 95,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,675 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,586 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,943 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

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 NCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

YY62 NCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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