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YB62 FDG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,658 mi
Last recorded40,658 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FDG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 38,631 miles

Covers Fitted

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 35,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 30,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 27,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 22,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,092 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 FDG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FDG, 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 YB62 FDG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FDG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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