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HN62 YMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,173 mi
Last recorded154,173 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 YMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 154,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both Near and Offside have cuts around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 151,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mass of air fresheners moved to behind rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the shoulders both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 151,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mass of air fresheners moved to behind rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the shoulders both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,297 miles

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

Rear Unable to check rear seatbelts due to dog cover.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 133,951 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,230 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,256 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,580 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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HN62 YMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN62 YMK, 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 HN62 YMK registered?

HN62 YMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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