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AV62 YJS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,602 mi
Last recorded133,602 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YJS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,602 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Slight play in rack

Fail 30 Oct 2024 122,696 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Slight play in rack

Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,748 miles

Front Shock gaiters deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2022 99,748 miles

Front Shock gaiters deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 60,391 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,967 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 32,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,873 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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AV62 YJS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV62 YJS, 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 AV62 YJS registered?

AV62 YJS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is AV62 YJS safe to buy?

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