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YH62 FSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,884 mi
Last recorded94,884 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 94,884 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever high, requires adjustment

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,004 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH62 FSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

YH62 FSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 FSO safe to buy?

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