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YR62 XNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,272 mi
Last recorded146,272 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 146,272 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,891 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 136,819 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,511 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 108,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,966 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,636 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,184 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

YR62 XNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is YR62 XNU safe to buy?

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