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LL62 YFT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,772 mi
Last recorded62,772 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 YFT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 62,772 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,010 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 43,010 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 29,190 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,572 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 YFT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YFT, 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 LL62 YFT registered?

LL62 YFT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is LL62 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 YFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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