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YB62 FFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,680 mi
Last recorded155,680 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 155,680 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 147,861 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 147,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 138,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft coupling perished

Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 116,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,452 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2021 109,452 miles

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

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,350 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 93,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,444 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 70,443 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,240 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 FFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

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