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LL62 YFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 YFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 109,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water vapor inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water vapor inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower front suspension arm inner bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,397 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,428 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 49,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 91W RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 39,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,197 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,373 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,773 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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LL62 YFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LL62 YFF, 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 LL62 YFF registered?

LL62 YFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is LL62 YFF safe to buy?

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