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YE61 FXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,048 mi
Last recorded72,048 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 FXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,153 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 66,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 46,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,318 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre lightly perished

Offside Front tyre lightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars on iner edge and perished and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 26,241 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre lightly perished

Offside Front tyre lightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars on iner edge and perished and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre's are lightly perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 20,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre's are lightly perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE61 FXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE61 FXG, 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 YE61 FXG registered?

YE61 FXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YE61 FXG safe to buy?

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