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YB62 FVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,923 mi
Last recorded37,923 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 37,923 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split replace asap (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split replace asap (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,068 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 35,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 33,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 31,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,542 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 2 Dec 2019 27,578 miles

both front tyres bald outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2019 27,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2018 24,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 20,547 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,550 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,218 miles

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 FVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

Is YB62 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FVO 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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