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YE62 XFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,629 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2020 65,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,131 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 50,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 12,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,162 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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YE62 XFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE62 XFY, 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 YE62 XFY registered?

YE62 XFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YE62 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 XFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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