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YF62 AWG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 83,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 67,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,620 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 AWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG?

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What year was YF62 AWG registered?

YF62 AWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YF62 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AWG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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