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YE62 BFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,046 mi
Last recorded145,046 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 145,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 127,887 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 124,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 114,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS INNER WALLS HAVE MINOR SIGNS OF TEARS. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both ns and os: shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake Result: Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings L/R: 150/120 KgF

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,095 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,939 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged no core showing

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 BFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BFU, 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 YE62 BFU registered?

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

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