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EO62 YKY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,495 mi
Last recorded205,495 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 YKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 205,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 190,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 171,230 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED/MANUFACTURERS COVERS FITTED.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 171,230 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED/MANUFACTURERS COVERS FITTED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 158,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 158,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick w/l on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,168 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,579 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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EO62 YKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EO62 YKY, 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 EO62 YKY registered?

EO62 YKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is EO62 YKY safe to buy?

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