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YR62 GXF

2012 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,727 mi
Last recorded34,727 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 GXF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 34,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 33,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,668 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly on o/s

Fail 10 Oct 2022 30,668 miles

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

Front tyre wearing unevenly on o/s

Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,447 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 26,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 21,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,754 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 19,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,208 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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YR62 GXF is a 2012 BMW F Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR62 GXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR62 GXF?

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What year was YR62 GXF registered?

YR62 GXF is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is YR62 GXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 GXF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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