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YH62 FON

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,477 mi
Last recorded111,477 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,477 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,990 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 81,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,462 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,701 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,493 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,916 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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YH62 FON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YH62 FON, 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 YH62 FON registered?

YH62 FON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 FON shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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