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YG62 OXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 66,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,854 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,620 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YG62 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

YG62 OXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is YG62 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OXA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 OXA have outstanding finance?

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