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YB62 FBZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,439 mi
Last recorded65,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,439 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 65,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 40,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,457 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,642 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 21,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 14,705 miles

offside and nearside front tyres (tread edges bald} close to legal limits

offside and nearside rear tyres (inner edges) worn close to legal limits.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 14,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres (tread edges bald} close to legal limits

offside and nearside rear tyres (inner edges) worn close to legal limits.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,287 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 5,801 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 FBZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FBZ 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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