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YB62 FKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,152 mi
Last recorded120,152 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 120,152 miles

Front engine dip stick end missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight movement- arm to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight movement- arm to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 120,152 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine dip stick end missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight movement- arm to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight movement- arm to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,774 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,332 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 107,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,531 miles

Offside Front side bulb inop now replace

ns and os front washer fluid present on screen but evidently weak

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 FKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

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

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