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YG62 TFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,156 miles

Front coolant level low,advise

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 110,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,266 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 103,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,576 miles

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,328 miles

Front brake discs pitted

O/S/Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within limits (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,070 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing impact damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within limits (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,022 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted on the outer surface

Pass 21 Nov 2015 40,907 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 TFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG62 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

YG62 TFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is YG62 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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