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YH62 HXD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,967 mi
Last recorded121,967 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,967 miles

Front undertray slightly damaged

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front undertray slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad feels close advise check asap

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 103,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,671 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YH62 HXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YH62 HXD, 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 YH62 HXD registered?

YH62 HXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 HXD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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