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YC62 TXM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,743 mi
Last recorded63,743 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,743 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% binding, pad lining severely overheated (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,037 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 49,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,258 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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YC62 TXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YC62 TXM, 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

How do I check the history of YC62 TXM?

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What year was YC62 TXM registered?

YC62 TXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TXM 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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