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YF62 AEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,261 mi
Last recorded134,261 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 134,261 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

Fail 3 May 2023 134,249 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fractured nearside rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 120,936 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts & Rears - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Starting to Slightly Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 120,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Fronts & Rears - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Starting to Slightly Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 120,928 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts & Rears - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Starting to Slightly Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 108,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,314 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 104,314 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,808 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,795 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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YF62 AEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF62 AEC, 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 YF62 AEC registered?

YF62 AEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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