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YF62 SYY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,324 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 42,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 28,486 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 28,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 28,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,705 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 SYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

YF62 SYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YF62 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 SYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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