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YR62 XLJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 81,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,912 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,062 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 49,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,133 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 24,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 YR62 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

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

Is YR62 XLJ safe to buy?

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