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YB62 FKU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,129 mi
Last recorded86,129 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FKU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,129 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 86,109 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,729 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 81,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres close to minimum and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that feed flexi hoses, are bubbling under protective coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 73,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that feed flexi hoses, are bubbling under protective coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,981 miles

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

slight deterioration of front numberplate

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,740 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 FKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

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

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