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YF62 OKV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,802 mi
Last recorded55,802 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 OKV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 34,549 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 33,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 32,149 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 30,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,665 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer 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 OKV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

YF62 OKV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YF62 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 OKV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF62 OKV have outstanding finance?

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