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PK62 YMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 YMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 55,209 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 55,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,443 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of he engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,015 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 23 Feb 2021 46,011 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 28 Feb 2020 43,327 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,875 miles

slight knocking noise from steering rack, no play detected.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,965 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight knocking noise detected from o/s steering rack. no play detected

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,744 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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PK62 YMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PK62 YMW, 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 PK62 YMW registered?

PK62 YMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is PK62 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 YMW 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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