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YF62 AFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,214 mi
Last recorded86,214 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,214 miles

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

service light on dash

washers weak

Fail 9 Mar 2026 85,910 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,801 miles

Nearside Front brake weaker than o/s on imbalance

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,807 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,409 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 33,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,910 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)

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 AFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

YF62 AFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is YF62 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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