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YX62 YRN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 125,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near ferrule. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 109,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,188 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 76,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,407 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,045 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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YX62 YRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX62 YRN, 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 YX62 YRN registered?

YX62 YRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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