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YY62 RFJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,124 mi
Last recorded149,124 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 149,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet on central dashboard & hanging item on interior mirror ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, especially offside ()

Solid sunscreen on upper windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view

Fail 21 May 2025 149,103 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet on central dashboard & hanging item on interior mirror ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, especially offside ()

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

Solid sunscreen on upper windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,706 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 129,232 miles

slight play in O/S inner track rod

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 116,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 91,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pads light indicates fault

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pads light indicates fault

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,476 miles

front discs worn and pads low

rear discs worn

strong advise - rear pads just off legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs worn and pads low

rear discs worn

strong advise - rear pads just off legal limit

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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YY62 RFJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 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 YY62 RFJ, 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 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY62 RFJ registered?

YY62 RFJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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