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YB62 EFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,390 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 116,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non run on flat tyres fitted to front

Fail 18 Dec 2023 108,930 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non run on flat tyres fitted to front

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,823 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle, unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside Rear Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,974 miles

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

Front Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,309 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

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 EFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

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

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