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YC62 UOK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,790 miles

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

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

nsf inner wheel arch liner missing

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nsf inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 79,189 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,592 miles

FRONT TRYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,910 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,904 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 51,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,492 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 UOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOK, 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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What year was YC62 UOK registered?

YC62 UOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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