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YG62 RFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 RFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 151,658 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 151,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,852 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 136,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,276 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 115,276 miles

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

Nearside day running light not operating

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,285 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,654 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,779 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,076 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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YG62 RFL 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 78.6%.

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 RFL, 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 YG62 RFL registered?

YG62 RFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is YG62 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 RFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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