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YB62 FWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 87,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 85,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 85,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust front flexi loose but secure at time of mot

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,904 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out outer edge

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,822 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,291 miles

Front front inner brake look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

Rear rear tyres bald on inner edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,414 miles

Front Note; Edges of both front tyres worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,286 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 FWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FWX 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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