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YF62 AEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,187 mi
Last recorded120,187 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 120,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,848 miles

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

hand brake lever almost at max in need of adjustment

Fail 14 Dec 2018 95,848 miles

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

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

hand brake lever almost at max in need of adjustment

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,774 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 66,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,940 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AEU, 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 YF62 AEU registered?

YF62 AEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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