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YS62 LRX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,659 mi
Last recorded101,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 LRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,659 miles

Brake wear indicator light on dash all pads ok

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 96,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,899 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 92,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking inner side wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light unit lens minor damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,679 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 70,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,812 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,461 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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YS62 LRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS62 LRX, 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 YS62 LRX registered?

YS62 LRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YS62 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 LRX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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