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YF62 HVB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 HVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 87,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 51,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,661 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 48,659 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on edge / Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on edge / Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 35,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 17,983 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 HVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

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

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