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YB62 FJP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FJP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,010 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 72,974 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,909 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,427 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 63,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,048 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 14,530 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 FJP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

YB62 FJP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YB62 FJP 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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