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YF62 AEP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AEP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,986 miles

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

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre also heavily misshapen ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,699 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on undertrays but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuating quite badly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,748 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2019 60,907 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2018 56,221 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,382 miles

offside and nearside front tyre valves cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2017 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyre valves cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit dead on wear limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,944 miles

body under tray fitted restricting inspection

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 AEP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AEP, 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 AEP registered?

YF62 AEP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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