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YF62 AHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,413 mi
Last recorded132,413 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 125,703 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 114,526 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,611 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,978 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake applied but soon releases (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 87,978 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake applied but soon releases (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,447 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,447 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,132 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 60,424 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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 54,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,811 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 49,811 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 44,989 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 AHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHD, 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 AHD registered?

YF62 AHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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