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YC62 KTE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,600 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 66,600 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin and also brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,196 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 32,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 25,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres cuts in outer wall worn on outer edge

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,994 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 20,875 miles

emissions too low to record a reading

Fail 29 Dec 2016 20,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

emissions too low to record a reading

Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,624 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight lump but does not affect sidewall structure

Fail 11 Jan 2016 18,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight lump but does not affect sidewall structure

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 KTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KTE, 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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YC62 KTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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