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YF62 MXT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,455 mi
Last recorded102,455 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 MXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,492 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 69,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,339 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 68,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front windscreen washers provide little water

Fail 27 Nov 2015 51,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front windscreen washers provide little water

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 MXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF62 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

YF62 MXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 MXT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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