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LL62 YKX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,515 mi
Last recorded190,515 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 YKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 190,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 190,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 176,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 133,102 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 10 May 2018 133,102 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 103,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dirty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dirty (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,369 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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LL62 YKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LL62 YKX, 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 LL62 YKX registered?

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

Is LL62 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 YKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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