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YB62 FYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 85,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,612 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,633 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 69,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,210 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 FYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FYU, 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

How do I check the history of YB62 FYU?

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What year was YB62 FYU registered?

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

Is YB62 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 FYU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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