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AY62 YFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,172 mi
Last recorded47,172 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 47,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,505 miles

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2019 13,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 12,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 8,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,183 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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AY62 YFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AY62 YFL, 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 AY62 YFL registered?

AY62 YFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AY62 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YFL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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