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PE62 YFB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,233 mi
Last recorded138,233 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 YFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 138,233 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 138,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 129,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 120,373 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 120,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 98,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,687 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,582 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,430 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,886 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 YFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE62 YFB, 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 PE62 YFB registered?

PE62 YFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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