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YC62 KGE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,734 mi
Last recorded87,734 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KGE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2025 87,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing/acceptable once cleaned (3.4 (b) (i))

Front coolant level low/oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,260 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,924 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,489 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,150 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 43,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,575 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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YC62 KGE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC62 KGE, 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 YC62 KGE registered?

YC62 KGE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YC62 KGE safe to buy?

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