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YB62 FSS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,189 mi
Last recorded102,189 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FSS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,189 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 102,189 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,967 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 60,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,191 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 50,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,392 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,406 miles

Front Both front tyres worn to inner and outer edges pass at time of test.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,215 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing to outer edges also perishing present between treads (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn to inner edges also perishing present between treads (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 FSS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

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

Is YB62 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FSS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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