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YF62 APU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,875 mi
Last recorded90,875 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 83,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 77,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,322 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 66,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,199 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 APU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 APU, 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

How do I check the history of YF62 APU?

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What year was YF62 APU registered?

YF62 APU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is YF62 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 APU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF62 APU have outstanding finance?

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