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YF62 JFO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,476 mi
Last recorded113,476 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 106,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,255 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper and attachment have a slight damage

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2022 98,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 98,082 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,443 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 95,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt COntrol arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,878 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 89,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,769 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,464 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 JFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFO, 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

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What year was YF62 JFO registered?

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

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