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YG62 XAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 XAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,020 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,582 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 59,083 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,524 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INNER & OUTER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing mirror covered with ducktape but no sharp objects.

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

items removed prior test

Fail 28 Sep 2015 32,524 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MIRROR (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INNER & OUTER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

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

items removed prior test

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 XAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

YG62 XAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YG62 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 XAK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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