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YY62 RRU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,645 mi
Last recorded84,645 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 RRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2024 84,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 73,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,732 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,910 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,044 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,863 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 RRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

YY62 RRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is YY62 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 RRU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY62 RRU have outstanding finance?

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