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YG62 NFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,952 mi
Last recorded120,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,952 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 120,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Excessive condensation in headlamp but not affecting beam pattern.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,066 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 72,066 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 52,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 43,741 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 32,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,478 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 18,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy outer edge + 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy outer edge + 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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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YG62 NFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YG62 NFD, 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 YG62 NFD registered?

YG62 NFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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