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YF62 AFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 117,604 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside/nearside

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 106,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of treads

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Water ingress in n/s headlamp unit

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,709 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 88,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 80,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 71,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,716 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,328 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 AFU 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 85.7%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

YF62 AFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is YF62 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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