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YE62 YXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,145 mi
Last recorded162,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 162,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 162,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 153,790 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,468 miles

Rear brake discs scored and rusty

Tyre pressure monoriting light on

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,878 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2018 107,152 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 106,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,726 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 92,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,532 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 83,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 83,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damage, grilles missing

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 YXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

YE62 YXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YE62 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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