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YB62 FMP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FMP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 65,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 61,178 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 61,178 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,068 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,211 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 24,552 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 16,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 13,927 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 10,115 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 FMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

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

Is YB62 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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