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YF62 YYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 YYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,045 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,320 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 91,319 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,281 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 84,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,870 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 67,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,420 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 52,420 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,334 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 47,334 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,644 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,975 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,710 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 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.

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