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YH62 XSV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XSV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,167 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 76,621 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,660 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive has under tray,probably from oil temperature switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,896 miles

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurrring some parts

Fail 6 Aug 2021 60,896 miles

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurrring some parts

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,239 miles

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 20 Aug 2020 56,239 miles

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

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2019 52,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine filter housing oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine covers & undertrays & plastic covers on sills

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,081 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 XSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

YH62 XSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is YH62 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 XSV shows 15 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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