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AY62 YFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,274 mi
Last recorded111,274 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 111,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,622 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 76,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,316 miles

both rear tyres, inner sidewalls starting to split

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,998 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 YFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YFU, 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

How do I check the history of AY62 YFU?

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What year was AY62 YFU registered?

AY62 YFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AY62 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YFU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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