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YB62 FHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,912 mi
Last recorded81,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 81,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,284 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 68,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,657 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,113 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 40,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,274 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 FHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

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

Is YB62 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FHD 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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