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YF62 AXD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 64,593 miles

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

Nearside drl light no working

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 48,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 41,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 24,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 13,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 11,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 9,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 8,103 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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YF62 AXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF62 AXD, 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 YF62 AXD registered?

YF62 AXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YF62 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AXD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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