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PE62 YFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,713 mi
Last recorded51,713 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 YFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 51,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,857 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 39,668 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 37,488 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,156 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,967 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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PE62 YFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PE62 YFA, 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 PE62 YFA registered?

PE62 YFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is PE62 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 YFA 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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