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YE62 YFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,766 mi
Last recorded37,766 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 37,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 37,761 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 36,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 35,518 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 35,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,068 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))

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 32,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,276 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 28,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,562 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 YFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YE62 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

YE62 YFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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