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YE62 AVJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,385 mi
Last recorded131,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 AVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 125,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 120,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 114,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,598 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,708 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 75,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,513 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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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YE62 AVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YE62 AVJ, 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 YE62 AVJ registered?

YE62 AVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 AVJ shows 9 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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