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YP62 SNF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,659 mi
Last recorded121,659 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 SNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 120,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,369 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 114,360 miles

Central Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMATION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 111,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,018 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,879 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,688 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,192 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 2mm outside edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,941 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,752 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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YP62 SNF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP62 SNF, 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 YP62 SNF registered?

YP62 SNF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is YP62 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 SNF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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