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YH62 FWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,141 mi
Last recorded104,141 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 104,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 88,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,363 miles

Nearside Front brake dust/heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear lead broken

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2022 67,363 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake dust/heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear lead broken

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,712 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 49,721 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 46,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,765 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 37,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 28,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 25,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 FWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWJ, 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.

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What year was YH62 FWJ registered?

YH62 FWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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