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YR62 XHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,729 mi
Last recorded65,729 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,173 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,638 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on outer

Offside Front tyre worn off on outer

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XHC, 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 YR62 XHC registered?

YR62 XHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YR62 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 XHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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