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YP62 YFZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,018 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 77,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 72,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,363 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,073 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,779 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 YFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

YP62 YFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YP62 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 YFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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