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YX62 URP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,364 mi
Last recorded173,364 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 URP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 173,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 170,795 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 170,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 164,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 164,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 158,855 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 158,855 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,210 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 134,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 3mm (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear scrubbing on inner edge very close to cords reqs new tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

none gene xenon head lamp conversion

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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YX62 URP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YX62 URP, 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 YX62 URP registered?

YX62 URP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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