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FP62 YEB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 YEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2024 106,247 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 106,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 92,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,930 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 49,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,223 miles

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

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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FP62 YEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP62 YEB, 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.

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What year was FP62 YEB registered?

FP62 YEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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