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RO62 YDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 YDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 66,852 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 66,820 miles

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative Both link bars has been removed (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 32,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,908 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,908 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,856 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 29,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,561 miles

Several cuts to offside and nearside tyre treads.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 26,561 miles

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

Several cuts to offside and nearside tyre treads.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 25,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,219 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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RO62 YDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO62 YDX, 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 RO62 YDX registered?

RO62 YDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is RO62 YDX safe to buy?

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