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YG62 MXL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MXL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 58,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2025 53,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,641 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,953 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 35,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,287 miles

REAR LIGHT UNITS TINTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,917 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,033 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, worn on inner edge close to cords (245/35R18 88Y RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,873 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 24,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,446 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 17,446 miles

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

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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YG62 MXL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG62 MXL, 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 YG62 MXL registered?

YG62 MXL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is YG62 MXL safe to buy?

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