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YB62 FWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,531 mi
Last recorded108,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2024 108,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tred low now at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 71,881 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,452 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,447 miles

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 FWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

YB62 FWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YB62 FWS safe to buy?

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