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YF62 MXM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 MXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 54,408 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated / dust cover insecure

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 49,681 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

brake pad wear sensor light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,320 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,023 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,011 miles

engine covers, under trays fitted

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 MXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 MXM, 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 YF62 MXM registered?

YF62 MXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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