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YB62 FHM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,437 mi
Last recorded62,437 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,437 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 51,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 44,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,039 miles

offside reverse light inop

small stone chip centre screen

Fail 2 Jun 2020 37,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

offside reverse light inop

small stone chip centre screen

Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,742 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 26,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,381 miles

Front both brake discs pitted and weak,advise

Front both tyres inner and outer edges wearing and cracks in tread,advise

Fail 26 Nov 2016 24,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut and cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both aims too high (1.8)

Front both brake discs pitted and weak,advise

Front both tyres inner and outer edges wearing and cracks in tread,advise

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working reg lamp inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing and has cracks in tread,advise

Pass 5 Dec 2015 22,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit irregular wear & deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit irregular wear & deteriorated (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 FHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

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

Is YB62 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FHM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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