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YF62 FPN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,257 mi
Last recorded126,257 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 FPN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 126,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2025 120,997 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,491 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

emissions too clean for blip test

rear pads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn close to plye on the outside edge

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 FPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

YF62 FPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 FPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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