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YB62 FHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded bubbling beneath outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective holed (image unaffected) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded bubbling beneath outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox undertray slightly insecure

propshaft rear damper splitting

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,883 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 40,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,939 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,302 miles

Undertray's fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

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

Is YB62 FHC safe to buy?

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