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YE62 DFO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,242 mi
Last recorded91,242 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 DFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,242 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,786 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,285 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,989 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,084 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 26,838 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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YE62 DFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

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

Is YE62 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 DFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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