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YB62 FYA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,673 mi
Last recorded47,673 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 47,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,118 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 41,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 37,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,366 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 32,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,804 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 FYA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

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

Is YB62 FYA safe to buy?

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