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YB62 FSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,918 mi
Last recorded43,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 43,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 43,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 36,299 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,335 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 30,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,845 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 25,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 22,032 miles

both front tyres have cracking on the treads

Pass 7 Dec 2016 16,787 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,757 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 FSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FSX, 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

How do I check the history of YB62 FSX?

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What year was YB62 FSX registered?

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

Is YB62 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FSX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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