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YB61 FRR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,833 mi
Last recorded111,833 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FRR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush on hub marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,083 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 110,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear grating noise on rotation

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,354 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 68,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 60,298 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

head lamp switch faulty-does not turn dip beam lights on but they work fine in automatic position

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,061 miles

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

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

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 FRR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YB61 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

YB61 FRR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is YB61 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 FRR 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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