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YH62 FTV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,092 mi
Last recorded126,092 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 126,092 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 121,239 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 121,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

rear axle leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 81,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH62 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

Is YH62 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 FTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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