MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip at OS of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bridgestone Potenza Sport 245/35/18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Caliper anti rattle clip missing
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Item inside of tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
TPMS light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside front and Offside front (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
TPMS light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Main beam image poor
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bout 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bout 2.5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bout 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bout 2.5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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YF62 YYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?
YF62 YYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.
Is YF62 YYW safe to buy?
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