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YB62 EFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,041 mi
Last recorded113,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 113,041 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 111,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 105,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight wear on tyre,

Fail 5 Sep 2024 105,504 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer slight wear on tyre,

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,342 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 18,177 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 EFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YB62 EFU, 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

How do I check the history of YB62 EFU?

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What year was YB62 EFU registered?

YB62 EFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YB62 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 EFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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