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YH62 XWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,891 mi
Last recorded93,891 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 78,231 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 77,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2024 65,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,179 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,900 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 15,900 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,389 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 XWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 YH62 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

YH62 XWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 XWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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