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YF62 AFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 142,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 133,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and Offside front lower arm bush cracking/ perishing

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside - 3mm tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres are non run flat.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,583 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 96,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,103 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,005 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 AFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YF62 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

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

Is YF62 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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