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AF62 TYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,684 mi
Last recorded95,684 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,963 miles

Front front pads getting low

Rear rear pads getting low

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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AF62 TYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF62 TYO, 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 AF62 TYO registered?

AF62 TYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AF62 TYO safe to buy?

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