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YB61 CBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,367 mi
Last recorded33,367 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 CBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 33,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mount has slight movement in

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing close to the limit

Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 26,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 26,517 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,697 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,754 miles

Nearside bonnet release catch sticky

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 13 Mar 2019 21,754 miles

Nearside bonnet release catch sticky

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 20,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,972 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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YB61 CBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YB61 CBF, 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 YB61 CBF registered?

YB61 CBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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