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YR62 XNG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XNG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 108,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 102,471 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in offside front steering

Fail 18 Jun 2025 102,471 miles

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

Exhaust front flexy joint poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in offside front steering

Pass 23 May 2024 96,205 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint breaking up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in offside steering

Fail 22 May 2024 96,205 miles

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

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

Exhaust front flexy joint breaking up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in offside steering

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,598 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 90,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,015 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 79,015 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,838 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,935 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 XNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

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

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