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YB62 FVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 109,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear damper shield adrift/loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,032 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Damper cover adrift

Offside Rear Outer Grease around hub area, CV gaiter intact with no visable damage

Sill covers fitted

Unable to inspect fuel and brake pipes due to floor pan covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,363 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,467 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 52,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 May 2017 36,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach ply or cords but not exceeding 25mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 2 May 2017 36,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach ply or cords but not exceeding 25mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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