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YX62 YOL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,784 mi
Last recorded81,784 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges main tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 81,783 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation slower application (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges main tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear indicator insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2022 69,514 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear indicator insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily worn. (storng advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily worn. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 26,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,645 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 16,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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YX62 YOL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOL, 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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YX62 YOL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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