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YE62 BKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,575 mi
Last recorded105,575 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 55,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,964 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,041 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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YE62 BKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE62 BKD, 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 YE62 BKD registered?

YE62 BKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YE62 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 BKD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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