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AF62 YVY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,308 mi
Last recorded191,308 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 191,308 miles

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 7 Feb 2025 189,095 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

offside front and offside rear brake pipes appear to be corroded under plastic coating

Fail 30 Jan 2025 189,085 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn at edges

offside front and offside rear brake pipes appear to be corroded under plastic coating

Pass 6 Feb 2024 186,826 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2024 186,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2023 184,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 170,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 153,835 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,585 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 140,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 114,892 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm left (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm left- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm left (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

AF62 YVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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