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YH62 FVT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 84,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,230 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,808 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,732 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 50,060 miles

D/S/F tyre cracking badly

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R tyre cracking and close to legal limit

Rear Brake Discs worn

Rear Brake Pads low

Service Light on

Pass 17 May 2018 47,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 40,440 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 FVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

YH62 FVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YH62 FVT safe to buy?

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