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YH62 FWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 112,750 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 112,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,425 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,584 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,720 miles

Steering rack has slight free play offside front

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,718 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play offside front

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,222 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Front exhaust flexi noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,556 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)

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 FWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

YH62 FWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 FWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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