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YF62 AVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 113,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,522 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,294 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only the near side one working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,502 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,520 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 AVE 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 81.3%.

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 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

YF62 AVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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