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AF62 YBE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,777 mi
Last recorded121,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 121,777 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,883 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 111,124 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,271 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 103,588 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,856 miles

tyre inflation light on

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,856 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyre inflation light on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,866 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,535 miles

Emissions not detected

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 YBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF62 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

AF62 YBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AF62 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YBE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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