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YG62 ORX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,556 mi
Last recorded127,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 127,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,083 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 105,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 80,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,220 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,392 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 11,379 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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YG62 ORX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG62 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

YG62 ORX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YG62 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 ORX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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