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SD62 YKH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YKH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 73,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to bubble underneath paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 50,145 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 50,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,303 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,748 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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SD62 YKH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SD62 YKH, 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 SD62 YKH registered?

SD62 YKH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is SD62 YKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YKH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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