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YG62 XDS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 XDS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,393 miles

Nearside D/R/L not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 100,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside D/R/L not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,642 miles

Nearside Front head light damp

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knocking

hand brake lever free play

Fail 15 May 2025 89,360 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended won't clip in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35.18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front head light damp

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knocking

hand brake lever free play

Pass 22 May 2024 80,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 64,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,388 miles

Offside Front slight knocking noise from o/s inner steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,982 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,767 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 XDS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YG62 XDS, 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 YG62 XDS registered?

YG62 XDS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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