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LL62 YKT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,308 mi
Last recorded76,308 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 YKT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 76,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 60,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,079 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 21,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 17,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,164 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 13,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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LL62 YKT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LL62 YKT, 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 LL62 YKT registered?

LL62 YKT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is LL62 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 YKT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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