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YB61 FLF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FLF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 106,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added to test (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - Dated 17' - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2022 88,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - Dated 17' - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,161 miles

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick - 2 ltrs added to continue test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2019 69,161 miles

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick - 2 ltrs added to continue test

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,083 miles

Full under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FLF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB61 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

YB61 FLF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 FLF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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