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K22 YPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,062 mi
Last recorded150,062 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 YPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 150,062 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 150,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,760 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 145,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,801 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,412 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,373 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

oil level low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 36,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K22 YPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K22 YPP, 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 K22 YPP registered?

K22 YPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is K22 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 YPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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