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FR62 YJK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 YJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,678 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake travel high (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 97,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,796 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres run flats. rear tyres extra load

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play rack end ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 67,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to carcass inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to carcass inner edge. (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play rack end ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (225/45/17 runflat) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,239 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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FR62 YJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FR62 YJK, 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 FR62 YJK registered?

FR62 YJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FR62 YJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 YJK 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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