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YF62 YXB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2025 104,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 100,552 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2024 100,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working exterior mirror mounted lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 88,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 77,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,516 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 52,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,569 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage outer

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cut in tyre tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,647 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 YXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

YF62 YXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is YF62 YXB safe to buy?

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