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YB62 FVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,082 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 68,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,400 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,400 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 19,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays 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 FVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

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

Is YB62 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FVF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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