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YB62 EFH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,219 mi
Last recorded156,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EFH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 156,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 129,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 93,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,049 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,049 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at the base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 81,862 miles

deep cut to OSF outer tyre wall

wear to NSF brake disc (inner face)

Fail 30 May 2019 81,862 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing NSF + OSF (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

deep cut to OSF outer tyre wall

wear to NSF brake disc (inner face)

Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut no cords visible.

under trays fitted.

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 75,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/38/18 88y run flat. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 88y.run flat. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut no cords visible.

Rear tyres heavily wearing inner edges.

under trays fitted.

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut to cord but is less than 25mm

Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,765 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to cord but is less than 25mm

Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,491 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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YB62 EFH 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 66.7%.

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 YB62 EFH, 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 YB62 EFH registered?

YB62 EFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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