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YB62 FZY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,852 mi
Last recorded129,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,852 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 129,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2020 127,581 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 127,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,332 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both have slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 119,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both have slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,753 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,312 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 43,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZY, 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.

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What year was YB62 FZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FZY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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