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FD61 YCK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

222,163 mi
Last recorded222,163 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YCK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 222,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 207,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 187,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 176,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 176,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 164,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 157,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 121,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,237 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,183 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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FD61 YCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD61 YCK, 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 FD61 YCK registered?

FD61 YCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is FD61 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 YCK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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