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YR62 LXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,315 mi
Last recorded79,315 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 LXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,315 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 79,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged marked yellow

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two rear tyres marked yellow have cuts WILL NEED REPLACING soon inner wall marked yellow (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,200 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer & 3 mm

nearside rear tyre 3 mm & wearing on inner

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,042 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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YR62 LXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YR62 LXW, 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.

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What year was YR62 LXW registered?

YR62 LXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YR62 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 LXW shows 7 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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