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YE62 YXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 109,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,462 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 90,462 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,181 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Oct 2021 81,029 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,391 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,133 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,794 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 YXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE62 YXC, 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 YE62 YXC registered?

YE62 YXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YE62 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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