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YH62 HXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,052 mi
Last recorded43,052 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,625 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 23,202 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,979 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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YH62 HXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH62 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

YH62 HXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is YH62 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 HXR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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